CVE-2018-1833 : Security Advisory and Response

IBM Event Streams 2018.3.0 has a vulnerability that could be exploited by a remote attacker to submit API requests with a falsified Host request header.

Understanding CVE-2018-1833

An issue in IBM Event Streams 2018.3.0 allows attackers to manipulate API requests with a fake Host header after gaining authorized access via the CLI.

What is CVE-2018-1833?

The vulnerability in IBM Event Streams 2018.3.0 enables remote attackers to send API requests with a spoofed Host header, potentially leading to unauthorized actions.

The Impact of CVE-2018-1833

CVSS Base Score: 5.3 (Medium Severity)
Attack Vector: Network
Integrity Impact: High
Privileges Required: Low
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
Remediation Level: Official Fix
Confirmed Report Confidence

Technical Details of CVE-2018-1833

The technical aspects of the vulnerability in IBM Event Streams 2018.3.0.

Vulnerability Description

Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by submitting API requests with a falsified Host request header.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Event Streams
Vendor: IBM
Version: 2018.3.0

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers need authorized access via the CLI to take advantage of the vulnerability.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2018-1833.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fixes provided by IBM.
Monitor and restrict API requests to prevent unauthorized actions.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch Event Streams to address security vulnerabilities.
Implement network security measures to detect and block suspicious API requests.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories from IBM and apply patches promptly.