CVE-2018-1658 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2018-1658 affecting IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management versions 5.0 to 6.0.6. Understand the impact, exploitation, and mitigation steps to secure your systems.
IBM Jazz Foundation (IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management 5.0 through 6.0.6) is vulnerable to HTTP header injection due to improper input validation. An attacker can exploit this to inject unauthorized HTTP headers, potentially leading to various attacks.
Understanding CVE-2018-1658
This CVE involves a vulnerability in IBM Jazz Foundation related to HTTP header injection, affecting versions 5.0 through 6.0.6.
What is CVE-2018-1658?
The vulnerability allows attackers to inject unauthorized HTTP headers by tricking users into visiting a specially crafted website, enabling various attacks like cross-site scripting and session hijacking.
The Impact of CVE-2018-1658
- CVSS Base Score: 5.4 (Medium Severity)
- Attack Vector: Network
- Attack Complexity: Low
- User Interaction: Required
- Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
- Impact: Allows attackers to inject unauthorized HTTP headers, leading to potential attacks.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-1658
This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in IBM Jazz Foundation allows for HTTP header injection due to inadequate input validation.
Affected Systems and Versions
- IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management 5.0 to 6.0.6
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by luring users to visit a malicious website designed to inject unauthorized HTTP headers.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2018-1658 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply official fixes provided by IBM
- Educate users about the risks of visiting unknown websites
- Monitor network traffic for suspicious activities
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch software to prevent vulnerabilities
- Implement web application firewalls to filter and monitor HTTP traffic
Patching and Updates
- IBM has released patches to address this vulnerability
- Regularly check for security updates and apply them promptly