CVE-2019-4288 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2019-4288 affecting IBM Maximo Anywhere versions 7.6.2.0, 7.6.2.1, 7.6.3.0, and 7.6.3.1. Understand the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps for this vulnerability.
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 authenticated users with physical access to the device to access highly sensitive user information.
Understanding CVE-2019-4288
This CVE involves a security vulnerability in IBM Maximo Anywhere versions 7.6.2.0, 7.6.2.1, 7.6.3.0, and 7.6.3.1 that could potentially lead to unauthorized access to sensitive user data.
What is CVE-2019-4288?
This CVE identifies a flaw that could be exploited by authenticated users with physical access to the device, enabling them to obtain highly sensitive user information within the affected versions of IBM Maximo Anywhere.
The Impact of CVE-2019-4288
The vulnerability poses a medium severity risk with a base score of 4.3 (CVSSv3.0). It could result in the unauthorized disclosure of confidential user data to individuals with physical device access.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-4288
This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in IBM Maximo Anywhere versions 7.6.2.0, 7.6.2.1, 7.6.3.0, and 7.6.3.1 allows authenticated users physical access to the device to 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
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Physical
- Confidentiality Impact: High
- Privileges Required: Low
- User Interaction: None
- Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
- Remediation Level: Official Fix
- Report Confidence: Confirmed
Mitigation and Prevention
It is crucial to take immediate steps to address and prevent the exploitation of this vulnerability.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Implement access controls to limit physical access to devices.
- Regularly monitor and audit user activities to detect unauthorized access.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Conduct regular security training for users to raise awareness of data protection.
- Keep systems and software up to date with the latest security patches.
Patching and Updates
- Apply official fixes provided by IBM to address the vulnerability.