CVE-2019-4570 : What You Need to Know

IBM Tivoli Netcool Impact versions 7.1.0 to 7.1.0.16 generate error messages containing sensitive information. Learn about the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps.

Understanding CVE-2019-4570

An error message is generated by IBM Tivoli Netcool Impact versions 7.1.0 to 7.1.0.16, potentially exposing sensitive information.

What is CVE-2019-4570?

IBM Tivoli Netcool Impact versions 7.1.0 through 7.1.0.16 generate error messages that may include sensitive data about the environment, users, or associated information.

The Impact of CVE-2019-4570

CVSS Score: 3.7 (Low Severity)
Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: High
Confidentiality Impact: Low
Integrity Impact: None
Availability Impact: None
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
The error message may expose sensitive details, posing a risk to confidentiality.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-4570

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in IBM Tivoli Netcool Impact versions 7.1.0 to 7.1.0.16 allows the generation of error messages that could disclose sensitive data.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: Tivoli Netcool Impact
Vendor: IBM
Affected Versions: 7.1.0, 7.1.0.16

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to obtain sensitive information through the error messages generated by the impacted versions.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

IBM recommends applying the official fix provided by the vendor to address this vulnerability.
Monitor for any unusual activities that may indicate exploitation of the error message vulnerability.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch the IBM Tivoli Netcool Impact software to the latest version to prevent security vulnerabilities.
Educate users on the importance of not sharing sensitive information through error messages.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that all systems running IBM Tivoli Netcool Impact are regularly updated with the latest patches and security fixes.