CVE-2019-4591 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

IBM Maximo Asset Management versions 7.6.0 and 7.6.1 have a vulnerability that allows a local user to impersonate another user on the system.

Understanding CVE-2019-4591

This CVE involves a session invalidation issue in IBM Maximo Asset Management versions 7.6.0 and 7.6.1, potentially enabling unauthorized access.

What is CVE-2019-4591?

The vulnerability in IBM Maximo Asset Management versions 7.6.0 and 7.6.1 allows a local user to exploit the system by not invalidating the session upon logout, leading to potential impersonation of other users.

The Impact of CVE-2019-4591

The vulnerability poses a medium severity risk with a CVSS base score of 5.9, allowing a local user to gain unauthorized access to the system.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-4591

This section provides in-depth technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The issue in IBM Maximo Asset Management versions 7.6.0 and 7.6.1 allows a local user to maintain an active session post-logout, facilitating unauthorized access.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Maximo Asset Management
Vendor: IBM
Affected Versions: 7.6.0, 7.6.1

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Local
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from this vulnerability with the following steps.

Immediate Steps to Take

IBM recommends applying the official fix provided by the vendor.
Monitor user sessions and logouts for any suspicious activity.
Educate users on secure logout practices.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch IBM Maximo Asset Management to the latest version.
Implement multi-factor authentication to enhance user verification.
Conduct security training for employees on session management best practices.

Patching and Updates

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