CVE-2018-1948 : Security Advisory and Response

IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence Virtual Appliance versions 5.2 through 5.2.4.1 have a vulnerability that could allow attackers to retrieve cookie values. This CVE was identified by IBM X-Force.

Understanding CVE-2018-1948

What is CVE-2018-1948?

The IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence Virtual Appliance versions 5.2 through 5.2.4.1 do not properly assign the secure attribute to authorization tokens and session cookies, potentially exposing them to attackers.

The Impact of CVE-2018-1948

This vulnerability could allow attackers to intercept cookie values by exploiting insecure links, posing a risk to the confidentiality of user data.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-1948

Vulnerability Description

The issue lies in the failure to set the secure attribute on authorization tokens and session cookies, making them vulnerable to interception.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Security Identity Governance and Intelligence
Vendor: IBM
Affected Versions: 5.2, 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.2.2.1, 5.2.3, 5.2.3.1, 5.2.3.2, 5.2.4, 5.2.4.1

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: Required
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the official fix provided by IBM to address the vulnerability.
Educate users to avoid clicking on suspicious links.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update the software to the latest version to patch known vulnerabilities.
Implement secure cookie handling practices to mitigate similar risks.

Patching and Updates

IBM has released an official fix to address this vulnerability.