CVE-2019-4171 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

IBM Cognos Controller versions 10.3.0, 10.3.1, 10.4.0, and 10.4.1 are affected by a vulnerability where the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies is not set. This could potentially lead to the exposure of confidential information through man-in-the-middle attacks.

Understanding CVE-2019-4171

This CVE involves a security vulnerability in IBM Cognos Controller versions 10.3.0, 10.3.1, 10.4.0, and 10.4.1.

What is CVE-2019-4171?

The secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies is not set in affected versions.
Attackers could exploit this vulnerability using man-in-the-middle techniques.

The Impact of CVE-2019-4171

CVSS Score: 3.7 (Low Severity)
Attack Vector: Network
Confidentiality Impact: Low
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
Vector String: CVSS:3.0/UI:N/A:N/AC:H/S:U/AV:N/C:L/I:N/PR:N/RC:C/E:U/RL:O

Technical Details of CVE-2019-4171

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies is not set.

Affected Systems and Versions

IBM Cognos Controller versions 10.3.0, 10.3.1, 10.4.0, and 10.4.1

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers could potentially use man-in-the-middle techniques to acquire confidential information.

Mitigation and Prevention

Learn how to protect your systems from this vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the official fix provided by IBM.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement secure cookie settings.
Regularly update and patch IBM Cognos Controller.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that all systems are updated with the latest security patches.