CVE-2018-7675 : What You Need to Know

In versions prior to 8.1.x of NetIQ Sentinel, a potential information disclosure vulnerability exists that allows unauthorized users to view another user's events or configuration information.

Understanding CVE-2018-7675

This CVE describes a scenario where an idle user's session in NetIQ Sentinel can be taken over by another user, potentially leading to information leakage.

What is CVE-2018-7675?

In NetIQ Sentinel versions before 8.1.x, if a user remains idle without logging out, another user can log in and view the previous user's screen, potentially exposing sensitive information.

The Impact of CVE-2018-7675

This vulnerability poses a low-severity risk as it allows unauthorized users to view information from another user's session, compromising confidentiality.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-7675

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in NetIQ Sentinel allows an idle user's session to be taken over by another user, enabling them to view the previous user's screen.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Sentinel
Vendor: NetIQ Corporation
Versions Affected: Sentinel 8.1.X

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Local
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: Required

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2018-7675, follow these mitigation strategies:

Immediate Steps to Take

Ensure users log out after completing tasks in Sentinel
Monitor active sessions and terminate idle sessions promptly

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement session timeout policies
Regularly review and update access controls

Patching and Updates

Apply the necessary patches and updates provided by NetIQ Corporation to fix the vulnerability.