CVE-2018-19643 : Security Advisory and Response

Micro Focus Solutions Business Manager (SBM) prior to version 11.5 is affected by an information leakage issue.

Understanding CVE-2018-19643

Versions of Micro Focus Solutions Business Manager (SBM) before 11.5 are susceptible to information leakage, impacting confidentiality.

What is CVE-2018-19643?

The CVE-2018-19643 vulnerability involves the leakage of information in Micro Focus Solutions Business Manager (SBM) versions prior to 11.5.

The Impact of CVE-2018-19643

This vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 4.7, with a medium severity level. It affects confidentiality, requiring user interaction for exploitation.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-19643

Micro Focus Solutions Business Manager (SBM) version prior to 11.5 is vulnerable to information leakage.

Vulnerability Description

The issue is related to the leakage of information in Micro Focus Solutions Business Manager (SBM) versions before 11.5.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Solutions Business Manager (SBM)
Vendor: Micro Focus
Versions Affected: < 11.5

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: High
Attack Vector: Local
User Interaction: Required
Confidentiality Impact: High
Integrity Impact: None

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2018-19643, follow these steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Upgrade to Solutions Business Manager (SBM) 11.5

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor for security updates and patches
Implement access controls and encryption mechanisms

Patching and Updates

Upgrade to Solutions Business Manager (SBM) 11.5 to mitigate the information leakage vulnerability.