CVE-2018-1623 : Security Advisory and Response

IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager Virtual Appliance 2.2.1 has a vulnerability that allows local web pages to be saved, potentially exposing them to unauthorized access. This CVE has a CVSS base score of 4 (Medium severity).

Understanding CVE-2018-1623

This CVE involves a vulnerability in IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager Virtual Appliance 2.2.1 that could lead to information disclosure.

What is CVE-2018-1623?

The vulnerability in IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager Virtual Appliance 2.2.1 enables the saving of web pages locally, which could be accessed and read by another user on the system.

The Impact of CVE-2018-1623

The vulnerability poses a medium severity risk with a CVSS base score of 4. It allows unauthorized users to potentially access sensitive information stored in web pages.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-1623

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager Virtual Appliance 2.2.1 allows web pages to be saved locally, enabling unauthorized access to their content.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Security Privileged Identity Manager
Vendor: IBM
Affected Version: 2.1.1

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Local
Confidentiality Impact: Low
Integrity Impact: None
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
Remediation Level: Official Fix
Report Confidence: Confirmed

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from this vulnerability requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the official fix provided by IBM to address the vulnerability.
Monitor system logs for any suspicious activities related to unauthorized access.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch the IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager to prevent future vulnerabilities.
Implement access controls to restrict unauthorized users from accessing sensitive information.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that the IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager is regularly updated with the latest patches and security fixes to mitigate potential risks.