CVE-2018-1722 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

IBM Security Access Manager Appliance versions 9.0.4.0 and 9.0.5.0 are vulnerable to remote code execution when Advanced Access Control or Federation services are active.

Understanding CVE-2018-1722

This CVE involves a critical vulnerability in IBM Security Access Manager Appliance versions 9.0.4.0 and 9.0.5.0 that could allow remote code execution.

What is CVE-2018-1722?

When Advanced Access Control or Federation services are active, remote code execution may be possible in IBM Security Access Manager Appliance versions 9.0.4.0 and 9.0.5.0. This vulnerability has been identified by IBM X-Force with the ID 147370.

The Impact of CVE-2018-1722

CVSS Base Score: 10 (Critical)
CVSS Vector: AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Availability Impact: High
Confidentiality Impact: High
Integrity Impact: High
Temporal Score: 8.7 (High)
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
User Interaction: None
This vulnerability poses a significant risk to the affected systems, potentially leading to unauthorized remote code execution.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-1722

This section provides more in-depth technical details about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows remote code execution in IBM Security Access Manager Appliance versions 9.0.4.0 and 9.0.5.0 when specific services are active.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: Security Access Manager Appliance
Vendor: IBM
Affected Versions: 9.0.4.0, 9.0.5.0

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited remotely when Advanced Access Control or Federation services are running on the affected versions.

Mitigation and Prevention

It is crucial to take immediate steps to mitigate the risks posed by CVE-2018-1722.

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable Advanced Access Control and Federation services if not essential
Apply official fixes provided by IBM
Monitor for any unusual network activity

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch the IBM Security Access Manager Appliance
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing
Implement network segmentation and access controls

Patching and Updates

IBM has released official fixes to address this vulnerability
Ensure all systems are updated with the latest patches and security updates