CVE-2018-1945 : What You Need to Know

IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence Virtual Appliance versions 5.2 to 5.2.4.1 are vulnerable to a security issue that allows remote attackers to take over a user's clicking actions.

Understanding CVE-2018-1945

This CVE involves a clickjacking vulnerability in IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence Virtual Appliance versions 5.2 through 5.2.4.1.

What is CVE-2018-1945?

The vulnerability in IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence Virtual Appliance versions 5.2 to 5.2.4.1 allows unauthorized individuals to remotely control a user's clicking actions by tricking them into visiting a malicious website.

The Impact of CVE-2018-1945

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Base Score: 6.1 (Medium)
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
User Interaction: Required
Privileges Required: None
Scope: Changed
The vulnerability could lead to a remote attacker taking over a user's clicking actions and potentially launching further attacks.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-1945

The technical details of the CVE-2018-1945 vulnerability are as follows:

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to hijack a victim's clicking actions by luring them to a malicious website.

Affected Systems and Versions

IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence Virtual Appliance versions 5.2 to 5.2.4.1

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by tricking users into visiting a harmful website, enabling them to control the victim's clicking actions remotely.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent exploitation of CVE-2018-1945:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the official fix provided by IBM to address the vulnerability.
Educate users about the risks of visiting unknown or suspicious websites.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch the IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence Virtual Appliance.
Implement security awareness training for users to recognize and avoid potential threats.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that the Virtual Appliance is updated with the latest security patches and fixes to mitigate the vulnerability.