CVE-2019-4575 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2019-4575, a SQL injection vulnerability in IBM Financial Transaction Manager for Digital Payments versions 3.2.0 through 3.2.9, allowing remote attackers to manipulate the back-end database.
IBM Financial Transaction Manager for Digital Payments for Multi-Platform versions 3.2.0 through 3.2.9 is vulnerable to SQL injection, allowing remote attackers to manipulate the back-end database.
Understanding CVE-2019-4575
This CVE involves a SQL injection vulnerability in IBM Financial Transaction Manager for Digital Payments for Multi-Platform versions 3.2.0 through 3.2.9.
What is CVE-2019-4575?
CVE-2019-4575 is a vulnerability in IBM Financial Transaction Manager that enables remote attackers to execute SQL injection attacks, potentially leading to unauthorized access and manipulation of the database.
The Impact of CVE-2019-4575
The vulnerability allows attackers to send crafted SQL statements, granting them the ability to view, add, modify, or delete data in the back-end database, posing a significant risk to data confidentiality and integrity.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-4575
This section provides more in-depth technical insights into the CVE-2019-4575 vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in IBM Financial Transaction Manager for Digital Payments for Multi-Platform versions 3.2.0 through 3.2.9 allows for SQL injection attacks, which can be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted SQL statements.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Financial Transaction Manager
- Vendor: IBM
- Versions Affected: 3.2.0, 3.2.9
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Vector: Network
- Attack Complexity: High
- Privileges Required: Low
- User Interaction: None
- Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
- Impact: High availability impact
Mitigation and Prevention
To address and prevent the exploitation of CVE-2019-4575, consider the following mitigation strategies:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply official fixes provided by IBM to patch the vulnerability.
- Monitor and restrict network access to the affected systems.
- Implement strict input validation mechanisms to prevent SQL injection attacks.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch software to address known vulnerabilities.
- Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate weaknesses.
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security bulletins and updates from IBM regarding the Financial Transaction Manager.