CVE-2018-1818 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2018-1818 affecting IBM Security Guardium 10 and 10.5. Understand the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps for this security vulnerability.
IBM Security Guardium 10 and 10.5 contain hard-coded credentials that pose a security risk. Learn about the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps.
Understanding CVE-2018-1818
IBM Security Guardium versions 10 and 10.5 have a vulnerability related to fixed credentials, potentially leading to unauthorized access.
What is CVE-2018-1818?
The presence of fixed credentials, such as passwords or cryptographic keys, in IBM Security Guardium 10 and 10.5 poses a security risk. These credentials are used for self-authentication, external communication, and internal data encryption.
The Impact of CVE-2018-1818
- CVSS Score: 5.9 (Medium Severity)
- Confidentiality Impact: High
- Attack Complexity: High
- Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
- The issue was identified by IBM X-Force with ID number 150022.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-1818
Vulnerability Description
- Hard-coded credentials in IBM Security Guardium 10 and 10.5
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Security Guardium
- Vendor: IBM
- Versions affected: 10, 10.5
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Vector: Local
- Scope: Changed
- User Interaction: None
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply official fixes provided by IBM
- Monitor for any unauthorized access
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch Security Guardium
- Implement strong access control measures
Patching and Updates
- Refer to IBM's official documentation for patching instructions