CVE-2018-1467 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

IBM Storwize V7000 Unified (2073) version 1.6 exposes internal cluster information through its management Web interface to unauthenticated users. This vulnerability was identified by IBM X-Force with ID 140398.

Understanding CVE-2018-1467

The vulnerability in IBM Storwize V7000 Unified version 1.6 allows unauthorized access to internal cluster details through the management Web interface.

What is CVE-2018-1467?

The management Web interface 1.6 of IBM Storwize V7000 Unified unintentionally reveals internal cluster information to users who have not been authenticated. This issue has been identified by IBM X-Force with the ID 140398.

The Impact of CVE-2018-1467

CVSS Score: 5.3 (Medium Severity)
Attack Vector: Network
Confidentiality Impact: Low
Integrity Impact: None
Availability Impact: None
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
This vulnerability could allow attackers to gather sensitive information about the internal cluster structure.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-1467

The technical details of the CVE-2018-1467 vulnerability in IBM Storwize V7000 Unified.

Vulnerability Description

The IBM Storwize V7000 Unified management Web interface 1.6 exposes internal cluster details to unauthenticated users. IBM X-Force ID: 140398.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: Storwize V7000 Unified (2073)
Affected Version: 1.6

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Scope: Unchanged
Vector String: CVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:L/AV:N/C:L/I:N/PR:N/S:U/UI:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2018-1467 vulnerability in IBM Storwize V7000 Unified.

Immediate Steps to Take

IBM has provided an official fix to address this vulnerability. Apply the patch as soon as possible.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and restrict access to the management Web interface.
Educate users on the importance of secure authentication practices.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that all systems running Storwize V7000 Unified version 1.6 are updated with the official fix provided by IBM.