CVE-2018-1705 : What You Need to Know

An information disclosure vulnerability has been identified in IBM Platform Symphony and IBM Spectrum Symphony versions, potentially allowing an authenticated attacker to access sensitive information.

Understanding CVE-2018-1705

An information disclosure vulnerability affecting IBM Platform Symphony and IBM Spectrum Symphony versions.

What is CVE-2018-1705?

IBM Platform Symphony versions 7.1 Fix Pack 1 and 7.1.1, as well as IBM Spectrum Symphony versions 7.1.2 and 7.2.0.2, contain a vulnerability that could enable an authenticated attacker to access highly sensitive information.

The Impact of CVE-2018-1705

CVSS Base Score: 6.5 (Medium Severity)
Confidentiality Impact: High
Attack Vector: Network
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
IBM X-Force ID: 146340

Technical Details of CVE-2018-1705

Details about the vulnerability and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows authenticated attackers to obtain highly sensitive information from affected IBM Symphony versions.

Affected Systems and Versions

IBM Platform Symphony: Versions 7.1.1, 7.1
IBM Spectrum Symphony: Versions 7.1.2, 7.2.0.2

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by authenticated attackers to access confidential data.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of the vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fixes provided by IBM for the affected versions.
Monitor for any unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch IBM Symphony software to prevent vulnerabilities.
Implement strong authentication mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access.

Patching and Updates

IBM has released official fixes for the affected versions to address the vulnerability.