CVE-2018-1625 : What You Need to Know

IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager Virtual Appliance 2.2.1 exposes sensitive information in error messages.

Understanding CVE-2018-1625

This CVE involves the disclosure of confidential details by IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager Virtual Appliance 2.2.1.

What is CVE-2018-1625?

The error message generated by the IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager Virtual Appliance 2.2.1 contains confidential details regarding its environment, users, or related data. This issue has been identified by IBM X-Force with the ID: 144410.

The Impact of CVE-2018-1625

CVSS Base Score: 4.3 (Medium)
CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.0/A:N/I:N/UI:N/C:L/AC:L/S:U/PR:L/AV:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O
Confidentiality Impact: Low
Integrity Impact: None
Attack Vector: Network
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
User Interaction: None
Remediation Level: Official Fix
Report Confidence: Confirmed

Technical Details of CVE-2018-1625

Vulnerability Description

IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager Virtual Appliance 2.2.1 generates an error message that includes sensitive information about its environment, users, or associated data.

Affected Systems and Versions

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

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability allows attackers to obtain sensitive information by exploiting the error message generated by the affected IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager version.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

IBM recommends applying the official fix provided by the vendor.
Monitor for any unauthorized access or suspicious activities related to the disclosed information.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch the IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager to the latest version.
Educate users on the importance of not sharing sensitive information through error messages.

Patching and Updates

Ensure timely installation of security patches and updates released by IBM for the Security Privileged Identity Manager product.