CVE-2019-4183 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2019-4183, a vulnerability in IBM Cognos Analytics versions 11.0 and 11.1 that allows remote attackers to launch denial of service attacks by exhausting system resources. Find mitigation steps and preventive measures here.
IBM Cognos Analytics versions 11.0 and 11.1 have a vulnerability that can be exploited by a remote user to launch a denial of service attack. This attack involves sending specifically designed requests that can exhaust all CPU and memory resources of the system.
Understanding CVE-2019-4183
This CVE involves a denial of service vulnerability in IBM Cognos Analytics versions 11.0 and 11.1.
What is CVE-2019-4183?
CVE-2019-4183 is a vulnerability in IBM Cognos Analytics that allows a remote user to execute a denial of service attack by sending crafted requests.
The Impact of CVE-2019-4183
- CVSS Base Score: 5.9 (Medium Severity)
- Attack Vector: Network
- Attack Complexity: High
- Availability Impact: High
- Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
- Affected Systems: IBM Cognos Analytics versions 11.0 and 11.1
Technical Details of CVE-2019-4183
This section provides technical details of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in IBM Cognos Analytics versions 11.0 and 11.1 allows a remote user to launch a denial of service attack by consuming all available CPU and memory resources.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Cognos Analytics
- Vendor: IBM
- Versions Affected: 11.0, 11.1
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by sending specially crafted requests to the system, leading to resource exhaustion.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protect your systems from CVE-2019-4183 with these steps:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply official fixes provided by IBM.
- Monitor system resources for unusual activity.
- Implement network security measures to detect and block malicious requests.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch IBM Cognos Analytics.
- Conduct security assessments and penetration testing.
- Educate users on identifying and reporting suspicious activities.
- Implement access controls and least privilege principles.
Patching and Updates
Ensure that your IBM Cognos Analytics software is up to date with the latest patches and security updates.