CVE-2018-6589 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

CA Spectrum versions 10.1 before 10.01.02.PTF_10.1.239 and 10.2.x prior to 10.2.3 are vulnerable to remote denial of service attacks.

Understanding CVE-2018-6589

Remote attackers can exploit unspecified methods to trigger a denial of service on affected CA Spectrum versions.

What is CVE-2018-6589?

CA Spectrum versions 10.1 before 10.01.02.PTF_10.1.239 and 10.2.x prior to 10.2.3 are susceptible to remote denial of service attacks.

The Impact of CVE-2018-6589

The vulnerability allows remote attackers to disrupt the normal operation of CA Spectrum, potentially leading to service unavailability.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-6589

CA Spectrum's vulnerability details and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

CVE ID: CVE-2018-6589
CWE ID: CWE-20
Description: Remote attackers can cause a denial of service on CA Spectrum versions 10.1 before 10.01.02.PTF_10.1.239 and 10.2.x prior to 10.2.3 using unspecified methods.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: CA Spectrum
Vendor: CA Technologies
Vulnerable Versions: 10.1, 10.2

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited remotely using unspecified methods to trigger a denial of service on the affected versions of CA Spectrum.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2018-6589.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update CA Spectrum to the latest patched version.
Implement network security measures to restrict unauthorized access.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to address known vulnerabilities.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate weaknesses.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by CA Technologies promptly to address the vulnerability and enhance system security.