CVE-2019-4165 : What You Need to Know

IBM StoreIQ versions 7.6.0.0 through 7.6.0.18 are vulnerable to a denial of service attack due to repeated server requests. IBM X-Force identified this issue with ID 158698.

Understanding CVE-2019-4165

This CVE involves a vulnerability in IBM StoreIQ that could be exploited by attackers to launch denial of service attacks.

What is CVE-2019-4165?

The vulnerability in IBM StoreIQ versions 7.6.0.0 through 7.6.0.18 allows attackers to disrupt services by sending repeated requests to the server.

The Impact of CVE-2019-4165

CVSS Score: 5.3 (Medium Severity)
Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Availability Impact: Low
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
Affected Confidentiality and Integrity: None
User Interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
This vulnerability has a confirmed impact on the availability of the affected systems.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-4165

Vulnerability Description

Attackers can exploit the vulnerability in IBM StoreIQ to conduct denial of service attacks by repeatedly sending requests to the server.

Affected Systems and Versions

IBM StoreIQ versions 7.6.0.0 through 7.6.0.18 are impacted by this vulnerability.

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability remotely by sending a large number of requests to the server, causing a denial of service.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the official fix provided by IBM to address the vulnerability.
Monitor network traffic for any unusual patterns that may indicate a denial of service attack.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch IBM StoreIQ to protect against known vulnerabilities.
Implement network security measures to detect and mitigate denial of service attacks.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that all IBM StoreIQ installations are updated with the latest patches to prevent exploitation of this vulnerability.