CVE-2019-4533 : Security Advisory and Response

IBM Resilient SOAR V38.0 users may face a denial of service due to input validation issues. Learn about the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps.

Understanding CVE-2019-4533

IBM Resilient SOAR V38.0 is susceptible to a denial of service vulnerability due to inadequate input validation, potentially leading to service unavailability.

What is CVE-2019-4533?

The vulnerability in IBM Resilient SOAR V38.0 can be exploited to cause a denial of service, impacting the availability of the SOAR platform.

The Impact of CVE-2019-4533

CVSS Base Score: 4.3 (Medium Severity)
Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Availability Impact: Low
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
The vulnerability can result in a denial of service, affecting the availability of the SOAR platform.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-4533

Vulnerability Description

Inadequate input validation in IBM Resilient SOAR V38.0 may lead to a denial of service.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Resilient SOAR
Vendor: IBM
Version: 38

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by sending specially crafted input to the affected system, causing a denial of service.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fixes provided by IBM to address the vulnerability.
Monitor IBM's security bulletins for updates and patches.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch the IBM Resilient SOAR platform.
Implement robust input validation mechanisms to prevent similar vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

IBM may release official fixes and updates to mitigate the vulnerability.