CVE-2019-4321 Explained : Impact and Mitigation
Learn about CVE-2019-4321 affecting IBM Intelligent Operations Center products. Find out the impact, affected versions, and mitigation steps to secure your systems.
IBM Intelligent Operations Center V5.1.0 - V5.2.0, IBM Intelligent Operations Center for Emergency Management V5.1.0 - V5.1.0.6, and IBM Water Operations for Waternamics V5.1.0 - V5.2.1.1 have a vulnerability that allows attackers to gain unauthorized access due to weak password enforcement.
Understanding CVE-2019-4321
This CVE identifies a security issue in IBM Intelligent Operations Center products that could lead to unauthorized access.
What is CVE-2019-4321?
By default, the affected IBM products do not enforce strong password usage, making it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts.
The Impact of CVE-2019-4321
- CVSS Score: 5.9 (Medium Severity)
- Attack Complexity: High
- Confidentiality Impact: High
- Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
- Vector String: CVSS:3.0/UI:N/AV:N/AC:H/C:H/S:U/A:N/PR:N/I:N/RC:C/E:U/RL:O
Technical Details of CVE-2019-4321
This section provides more in-depth technical information about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The lack of strong password enforcement in the affected IBM products allows attackers to more easily gain unauthorized access to user accounts.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Affected Products: Intelligent Operations Center, Intelligent Operations Center for Emergency Management, Water Operations for Waternamics
- Affected Versions: 5.1.0 to 5.2.0
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by leveraging the weak password policy to compromise user accounts.
Mitigation and Prevention
To address and prevent the exploitation of this vulnerability, follow these steps:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Ensure strong passwords are enforced for all user accounts.
- Regularly monitor and audit user account access.
- Implement multi-factor authentication where possible.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Conduct regular security training for users on password best practices.
- Keep systems and software up to date with the latest security patches.
- Implement a robust password policy and regularly review and update it.
Patching and Updates
Apply official fixes and updates provided by IBM to address this vulnerability.