CVE-2018-1813 : Security Advisory and Response

IBM Security Access Manager Appliance versions 9.0.1.0 to 9.0.5.0 are affected by an input validation vulnerability, potentially allowing attackers to bypass application controls.

Understanding CVE-2018-1813

This CVE involves a vulnerability in IBM Security Access Manager Appliance versions 9.0.1.0 to 9.0.5.0 that could be exploited by attackers.

What is CVE-2018-1813?

The versions 9.0.1.0 to 9.0.5.0 of IBM Security Access Manager Appliance have an input validation flaw that could be abused by malicious actors to circumvent application controls.

The Impact of CVE-2018-1813

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to compromise system and data integrity.
The vulnerability is identified as IBM X-Force ID: 150017.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-1813

This section provides more in-depth technical information about the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

IBM Security Access Manager Appliance versions 9.0.1.0 to 9.0.5.0 suffer from incomplete blacklisting for input validation.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Security Access Manager Appliance
Vendor: IBM
Affected Versions: 9.0.1.0, 9.0.2.0, 9.0.3.0, 9.0.4.0, 9.0.5.0

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-1813 is crucial to maintaining security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fixes provided by IBM.
Monitor for any unusual activities on the affected systems.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch the Security Access Manager Appliance.
Conduct security assessments to identify and address vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that the Security Access Manager Appliance is updated with the latest patches and security fixes.