CVE-2018-1753 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2018-1753 affecting IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager versions 2.6, 2.7, and 3.0. Discover the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps for this vulnerability.
IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager versions 2.6, 2.7, and 3.0 expose sensitive information in error messages, potentially compromising operational security.
Understanding CVE-2018-1753
The vulnerability in IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager versions 2.6, 2.7, and 3.0 could lead to the disclosure of confidential details about the system's setup and users.
What is CVE-2018-1753?
The error messages generated by the affected versions of IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager contain confidential information related to the system's operational setup, users, or associated data.
The Impact of CVE-2018-1753
- CVSS Base Score: 4.3 (Medium Severity)
- Confidentiality Impact: Low
- Attack Vector: Network
- Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
- The vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain insights into the system's configuration and potentially exploit this information for malicious purposes.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-1753
Vulnerability Description
The error messages generated by IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager versions 2.6, 2.7, and 3.0 may inadvertently reveal sensitive details about the system's environment, users, or related data.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Affected Versions: 2.6, 2.7, 3.0
- Product: Security Key Lifecycle Manager
- Vendor: IBM
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by analyzing the error messages generated by the application to extract confidential information.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- IBM recommends applying the official fix provided by the vendor to address this vulnerability.
- Monitor system logs for any unusual activities that may indicate exploitation attempts.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update the Security Key Lifecycle Manager to the latest version to mitigate known vulnerabilities.
- Educate users on the importance of not sharing sensitive information through error messages.
Patching and Updates
- Ensure that all software patches and updates from IBM are promptly applied to prevent exploitation of known vulnerabilities.