CVE-2018-1956 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

IBM Security Identity Manager 6.0.0 has a vulnerability that allows attackers to gain unauthorized access due to weak password enforcement.

Understanding CVE-2018-1956

IBM Security Identity Manager 6.0.0 lacks strong password requirements, facilitating unauthorized access.

What is CVE-2018-1956?

IBM Security Identity Manager 6.0.0 does not enforce the use of strong passwords, enabling attackers to compromise user accounts.

The Impact of CVE-2018-1956

CVSS Base Score: 5.9 (Medium)
Attack Complexity: High
Confidentiality Impact: High
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
Vector String: CVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:H/AV:N/C:H/I:N/PR:N/S:U/UI:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O

Technical Details of CVE-2018-1956

IBM Security Identity Manager 6.0.0 vulnerability details.

Vulnerability Description

By default, IBM Security Identity Manager 6.0.0 does not enforce strong passwords, making it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: Security Identity Manager
Vendor: IBM
Affected Version: 6.0.0

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited over the network without requiring privileges.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2018-1956 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update to the latest version of IBM Security Identity Manager.
Enforce strong password policies for user accounts.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor user account activities for any unauthorized access.
Conduct security training to educate users on password best practices.

Patching and Updates

Apply official fixes provided by IBM to address the vulnerability.