CVE-2018-1962 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2018-1962 affecting IBM Security Identity Manager 7.0.1 Virtual Appliance. Find out the impact, affected systems, exploitation mechanism, and mitigation steps.
IBM Security Identity Manager 7.0.1 Virtual Appliance allows attackers with local access to potentially log into closed browser sessions due to session token invalidation issues.
Understanding CVE-2018-1962
IBM Security Identity Manager 7.0.1 Virtual Appliance has a vulnerability that could be exploited by attackers with local access.
What is CVE-2018-1962?
The session tokens in IBM Security Identity Manager 7.0.1 Virtual Appliance are not invalidated when the user clicks on the logout button, enabling attackers with local access to potentially log into closed browser sessions.
The Impact of CVE-2018-1962
- CVSS Base Score: 4 (Medium Severity)
- Attack Vector: Local
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Confidentiality Impact: Low
- Integrity Impact: None
- Availability Impact: None
- Privileges Required: None
- User Interaction: None
- Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
- Remediation Level: Official Fix
- Report Confidence: Confirmed
- IBM X-Force ID: 153658
Technical Details of CVE-2018-1962
IBM Security Identity Manager 7.0.1 Virtual Appliance vulnerability details.
Vulnerability Description
The session tokens in IBM Security Identity Manager 7.0.1 Virtual Appliance are not properly invalidated upon user logout, potentially allowing unauthorized access to closed browser sessions.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Affected Product: Security Identity Manager
- Vendor: IBM
- Affected Version: 7.0.1
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers with local access can exploit the lack of session token invalidation to gain unauthorized access to closed browser sessions.
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2018-1962.
Immediate Steps to Take
- IBM recommends applying the official fix provided by the vendor.
- Monitor and restrict local access to vulnerable systems.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch the Security Identity Manager software.
- Implement proper session management practices to ensure secure user sessions.
Patching and Updates
- Apply the necessary patches and updates provided by IBM to address the session token invalidation vulnerability.