CVE-2018-1997 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2018-1997 affecting IBM Business Automation Workflow versions 18.0.0.0, 18.0.0.1, and 18.0.0.2. Understand the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps to prevent exploitation.
IBM Business Automation Workflow and Business Process Manager versions 18.0.0.0, 18.0.0.1, and 18.0.0.2 are susceptible to a denial of service vulnerability that can be exploited by authenticated attackers.
Understanding CVE-2018-1997
This CVE involves a vulnerability in IBM Business Automation Workflow and Business Process Manager versions 18.0.0.0, 18.0.0.1, and 18.0.0.2.
What is CVE-2018-1997?
IBM Business Automation Workflow and Business Process Manager versions 18.0.0.0, 18.0.0.1, and 18.0.0.2 are affected by a denial of service vulnerability. An attacker with authentication privileges can trigger a server memory exhaustion by sending a specific request.
The Impact of CVE-2018-1997
- CVSS Base Score: 4.3 (Medium)
- Attack Vector: Network
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Privileges Required: Low
- Availability Impact: Low
- Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
- Remediation Level: Official Fix
- Report Confidence: Confirmed
- Vector String: CVSS:3.0/A:L/PR:L/I:N/AC:L/C:N/S:U/UI:N/AV:N/RL:O/E:U/RC:C
Technical Details of CVE-2018-1997
This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows authenticated attackers to exhaust server memory by sending a specific request.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Business Automation Workflow
- Vendor: IBM
- Versions Affected: 18.0.0.0, 18.0.0.1, 18.0.0.2
Exploitation Mechanism
The attacker needs to be authenticated to exploit the vulnerability by sending a crafted request that causes server memory exhaustion.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protect your systems from this vulnerability by following these steps:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply the official fix provided by IBM.
- Monitor server resources for unusual memory consumption.
- Restrict network access to the affected systems.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch your software to prevent known vulnerabilities.
- Implement strong authentication mechanisms to control access to critical systems.
Patching and Updates
Ensure that you apply all relevant security patches and updates to mitigate the risk of exploitation.