CVE-2018-1968 : Security Advisory and Response

IBM Security Identity Manager 7.0.1 discloses sensitive information to unauthorized users, potentially enabling further system attacks.

Understanding CVE-2018-1968

IBM Security Identity Manager 7.0.1 vulnerability with unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information.

What is CVE-2018-1968?

The vulnerability in IBM Security Identity Manager 7.0.1 allows unauthorized individuals to access sensitive information, posing a risk of subsequent system exploitation.

The Impact of CVE-2018-1968

CVSS Base Score: 5.3 (Medium Severity)
Attack Vector: Network
Confidentiality Impact: Low
Integrity Impact: None
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
Remediation Level: Official Fix
Report Confidence: Confirmed
The issue was identified by IBM X-Force with ID 153749.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-1968

A closer look at the technical aspects of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information in IBM Security Identity Manager 7.0.1.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: Security Identity Manager
Vendor: IBM
Affected Version: 7.0.1

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Exploitation Scope: Unchanged

Mitigation and Prevention

Best practices to mitigate the CVE-2018-1968 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the official fix provided by IBM.
Monitor system logs for any unauthorized access attempts.
Restrict network access to the vulnerable system.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch the Security Identity Manager software.
Conduct security training for employees on data protection and access control.

Patching and Updates

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