CVE-2018-1607 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

An XML External Entity Injection (XXE) vulnerability affecting IBM Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager versions 5.0 through 5.02 and 6.0 through 6.0.6, allowing remote attackers to potentially access sensitive data or consume system memory.

Understanding CVE-2018-1607

This CVE involves an XXE attack on IBM Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager.

What is CVE-2018-1607?

XXE vulnerability in IBM Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager versions 5.0 through 5.02 and 6.0 through 6.0.6
Remote attackers can exploit this to access confidential data or impact system performance

The Impact of CVE-2018-1607

CVSS v3.0 Base Score: 7.1 (High Severity)
Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Confidentiality Impact: High
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
Temporal Score: 6.2 (Medium Severity)

Technical Details of CVE-2018-1607

Details on the vulnerability, affected systems, and exploitation mechanisms.

Vulnerability Description

XXE vulnerability in IBM Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager
Allows remote attackers to access sensitive data or consume system memory

Affected Systems and Versions

IBM Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager versions 5.0 through 5.02 and 6.0 through 6.0.6

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit the XXE vulnerability in XML data processing

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate the vulnerability and enhance system security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fixes provided by IBM
Monitor for any unusual activities on the system

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch the software
Implement network security measures to prevent unauthorized access
Educate users on safe data handling practices

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from IBM
Apply patches promptly to address known vulnerabilities