CVE-2019-4485 : What You Need to Know

IBM Emptoris Sourcing, Contract Management, and Emptoris Spend Analysis versions 10.1.0 to 10.1.3 have a vulnerability that exposes sensitive information in error messages, potentially leading to further system attacks.

Understanding CVE-2019-4485

This CVE involves IBM products with versions susceptible to information exposure through error messages.

What is CVE-2019-4485?

The vulnerability in IBM Emptoris Sourcing, Contract Management, and Emptoris Spend Analysis versions 10.1.0 to 10.1.3 allows attackers to access sensitive information disclosed in error messages, posing a risk of subsequent system exploitation.

The Impact of CVE-2019-4485

The vulnerability's medium severity rating indicates a potential risk of unauthorized access to sensitive data, although the attack complexity is low.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-4485

This section provides specific technical details of the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in IBM products generates error messages that inadvertently reveal sensitive information, which malicious actors could exploit for further attacks.

Affected Systems and Versions

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

Exploitation Mechanism

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

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2019-4485 with these mitigation strategies.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fixes provided by IBM to address the vulnerability.
Monitor and restrict access to sensitive information to prevent unauthorized disclosure.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch IBM products to ensure the latest security measures are in place.
Conduct security training for employees to enhance awareness of information security best practices.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security bulletins and updates from IBM to promptly address any new vulnerabilities.