CVE-2018-1588 : Security Advisory and Response

IBM Jazz Foundation (IBM Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager) versions 5.0 through 5.02 and 6.0 through 6.0.6 are vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack, potentially leading to sensitive information exposure or memory resource consumption.

Understanding CVE-2018-1588

This CVE involves a vulnerability in IBM Jazz Foundation, specifically affecting versions of IBM Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager.

What is CVE-2018-1588?

The XML data processing vulnerability in IBM Jazz Foundation, particularly in versions 5.0 through 5.02 and 6.0 through 6.0.6 of IBM Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager, could be exploited for an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack.

The Impact of CVE-2018-1588

The vulnerability could allow an attacker to perform an XXE attack, potentially exposing sensitive information or causing excessive memory resource usage.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-1588

This section provides more technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows remote attackers to exploit XML data processing, leading to an XXE attack.

Affected Systems and Versions

IBM Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager versions 5.0, 5.01, 5.02, 6.0, 6.0.1, 6.0.2, 6.0.3, 6.0.4, 6.0.5, and 6.0.6.

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit the vulnerability to inject malicious XML entities, potentially compromising the system.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-1588 is crucial. Here are some steps to consider:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fixes provided by IBM to address the vulnerability.
Monitor for any unusual activities that could indicate exploitation.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to prevent vulnerabilities.
Implement network security measures to detect and block malicious activities.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and patches released by IBM to mitigate the vulnerability.