CVE-2018-1698 : Security Advisory and Response

IBM Maximo Asset Management versions 7.6 through 7.6.3 are vulnerable to an information disclosure issue that could allow unauthenticated attackers to access sensitive data through error messages.

Understanding CVE-2018-1698

This CVE involves a vulnerability in IBM Maximo Asset Management that could potentially lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information.

What is CVE-2018-1698?

An unauthenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive data from error messages in versions 7.6 through 7.6.3 of IBM Maximo Asset Management.

The Impact of CVE-2018-1698

CVSS Base Score: 5.3 (Medium)
Attack Vector: Network
Confidentiality Impact: Low
Integrity Impact: None
Availability Impact: None
Privileges Required: None
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
Remediation Level: Official Fix
Report Confidence: Confirmed

Technical Details of CVE-2018-1698

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows attackers to extract sensitive information from error messages within the affected versions of IBM Maximo Asset Management.

Affected Systems and Versions

The following versions of IBM Maximo Asset Management are impacted:

7.6
7.6.0
7.6.0.1
7.6.1
7.6.2
7.6.2.1
7.6.2.2
7.6.2.3
7.6.2.4
7.6.3

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers to access sensitive data through error messages, potentially leading to information disclosure.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fixes provided by IBM to address the vulnerability.
Monitor and restrict access to error messages containing sensitive information.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch IBM Maximo Asset Management to prevent security vulnerabilities.
Implement access controls and authentication mechanisms to restrict unauthorized access to sensitive data.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that all systems running affected versions of IBM Maximo Asset Management are updated with the latest patches and security fixes.