CVE-2019-4308 : Security Advisory and Response

IBM Emptoris Sourcing, Contract Management, and Spend Analysis versions 10.1.0 through 10.1.3 have a vulnerability that allows authenticated users to access sensitive information through error messages.

Understanding CVE-2019-4308

This CVE affects multiple IBM products, potentially compromising data security.

What is CVE-2019-4308?

Vulnerability in IBM Emptoris Sourcing, Contract Management, and Spend Analysis versions 10.1.0 through 10.1.3
Allows authenticated users to obtain sensitive information via error messages
IBM X-Force ID: 161034

The Impact of CVE-2019-4308

CVSS v3.0 Base Score: 4.3 (Medium Severity)
Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Confidentiality Impact: Low
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
User Interaction: None

Technical Details of CVE-2019-4308

This section provides in-depth technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Authenticated users can access sensitive data through error messages

Affected Systems and Versions

IBM Emptoris Sourcing 10.1.0 through 10.1.3
IBM Contract Management 10.1.0 through 10.1.3
IBM Emptoris Spend Analysis 10.1.0 through 10.1.3

Exploitation Mechanism

Low privileges required
No user interaction needed

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2019-4308 with these steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fixes provided by IBM
Monitor for any unusual activities or unauthorized access

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to prevent vulnerabilities
Educate users on data security best practices

Patching and Updates

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