CVE-2019-4351 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

IBM Maximo Anywhere 7.6.4.0 applications have a vulnerability that could expose sensitive information to an attacker with physical access to the device.

Understanding CVE-2019-4351

This CVE involves a potential information disclosure vulnerability in IBM Maximo Anywhere 7.6.4.0 applications.

What is CVE-2019-4351?

The vulnerability in IBM Maximo Anywhere 7.6.4.0 allows an individual with physical possession of the device to access sensitive information stored within the applications.

The Impact of CVE-2019-4351

The impact of this vulnerability is rated as low severity, with a CVSS base score of 2.1. The confidentiality impact is low, and the exploit code maturity is unproven.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-4351

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in IBM Maximo Anywhere 7.6.4.0 applications could potentially disclose sensitive information to an unauthorized user who has physical access to the device.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Maximo Anywhere
Vendor: IBM
Version: 7.6.4.0

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Physical
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent exploitation of the vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

IBM recommends applying the official fix provided by the vendor to mitigate the vulnerability.
Ensure physical security measures are in place to restrict unauthorized access to devices.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch the applications to address security vulnerabilities.
Educate users on the importance of physical device security to prevent unauthorized access.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security bulletins and updates from IBM to apply patches promptly.