CVE-2018-1485 : What You Need to Know

IBM BigFix Platform versions 9.2.0 through 9.2.14 and 9.5 through 9.5.9 are vulnerable to session fixation/hijacking due to a session variable not being refreshed after successful authentication.

Understanding CVE-2018-1485

This CVE involves a security vulnerability in the IBM BigFix Platform that could potentially lead to session hijacking.

What is CVE-2018-1485?

The session variable in affected versions of the IBM BigFix Platform is not renewed after successful authentication, creating a risk for session fixation/hijacking. Attackers could exploit this by forcing users to use a known cookie.

The Impact of CVE-2018-1485

The vulnerability has a CVSSv3 base score of 3.1 (Low severity) and could allow attackers to hijack user sessions, posing a risk of unauthorized access.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-1485

The technical aspects of the CVE-2018-1485 vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

IBM BigFix Platform versions 9.2.0 through 9.2.14 and 9.5 through 9.5.9 are affected.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: BigFix Platform
Vendor: IBM
Vulnerable Versions: 9.2.0, 9.2.14, 9.5.0, 9.5.9

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: High
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None

Mitigation and Prevention

Ways to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2018-1485 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the official fix provided by IBM to address the session fixation/hijacking vulnerability.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and update session management mechanisms.
Educate users on secure cookie handling practices.
Implement multi-factor authentication for enhanced security.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and patches released by IBM for the BigFix Platform.