CVE-2018-14607 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Thomson Reuters UltraTax CS 2017 on Windows, in a client/server setup, exposes sensitive customer data due to cleartext transmission over SMBv2.

Understanding CVE-2018-14607

Thomson Reuters UltraTax CS 2017 on Windows is vulnerable to data exposure risks when used in a client/server configuration.

What is CVE-2018-14607?

The vulnerability in Thomson Reuters UltraTax CS 2017 allows for the transmission of customer records and bank account numbers without encryption over SMBv2, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information.

The Impact of CVE-2018-14607

The security flaw enables attackers to intercept confidential data, including Client ID, Social Security Numbers, and other personal details, by monitoring the network or executing man-in-the-middle attacks.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-14607

Thomson Reuters UltraTax CS 2017 vulnerability specifics.

Vulnerability Description

Cleartext transmission of customer records and bank account numbers over SMBv2
Exposure of sensitive data such as Full Names, Social Security Numbers, and Tax-related information

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Thomson Reuters UltraTax CS 2017
Vendor: Thomson Reuters
Version: Not specified

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can sniff the network to obtain sensitive information
Conduct man-in-the-middle attacks using unspecified vectors

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-14607.

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable SMBv2 if not required for business operations
Implement encryption protocols for data transmission
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activities

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and security patches
Conduct security audits to identify vulnerabilities

Patching and Updates

Apply patches provided by Thomson Reuters to address the vulnerability