CVE-2019-4286 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

IBM Maximo Anywhere versions 7.6.2.0, 7.6.2.1, 7.6.3.0, and 7.6.3.1 have a vulnerability that could allow an authenticated user with physical access to the device to access highly sensitive user information.

Understanding CVE-2019-4286

This CVE involves a security vulnerability in IBM Maximo Anywhere that could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive user data.

What is CVE-2019-4286?

An authenticated user with physical access to the device could potentially access highly sensitive user information in versions 7.6.2.0, 7.6.2.1, 7.6.3.0, and 7.6.3.1 of IBM Maximo Anywhere. This vulnerability has been identified with IBM X-Force ID: 160514.

The Impact of CVE-2019-4286

CVSS Base Score: 4.3 (Medium Severity)
Confidentiality Impact: High
Attack Vector: Physical
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
This vulnerability could result in the disclosure of sensitive user information.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-4286

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows an authenticated user with physical access to the device to potentially access highly sensitive user information.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Maximo Anywhere
Vendor: IBM
Affected Versions: 7.6.2.0, 7.6.2.1, 7.6.3.0, 7.6.3.1

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by an authenticated user with physical access to the device.

Mitigation and Prevention

Here are the steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of this vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement access controls to limit physical access to devices.
Regularly monitor and audit user activities.
Apply official fixes provided by IBM.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security training for employees.
Keep systems and software up to date with the latest security patches.
Implement encryption for sensitive data.

Patching and Updates

Apply official fixes and updates released by IBM to address this vulnerability.