CVE-2019-4592 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2019-4592 affecting IBM Tivoli Monitoring Service versions 6.3.0.7.3 to 6.3.0.7.10. Find out the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps for this vulnerability.
IBM Tivoli Monitoring Service versions 6.3.0.7.3 through 6.3.0.7.10 have a vulnerability that could allow unauthorized access and modification, potentially leading to a denial of service.
Understanding CVE-2019-4592
Versions 6.3.0.7.3 through 6.3.0.7.10 of IBM Tivoli Monitoring Service are affected by a critical vulnerability.
What is CVE-2019-4592?
The vulnerability in IBM Tivoli Monitoring Service allows unauthorized individuals to access and modify critical components of the monitoring server, posing a risk of denial of service or disabling monitoring capabilities.
The Impact of CVE-2019-4592
- CVSS Base Score: 7.5 (High)
- Attack Vector: Network
- Availability Impact: High
- Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
- Temporal Score: 6.5 (Medium)
- The vulnerability could result in a denial of service or the disabling of the monitoring server's capabilities.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-4592
The technical details of the vulnerability in IBM Tivoli Monitoring Service.
Vulnerability Description
- The vulnerability allows unauthorized users to access and modify critical components of the monitoring server.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Tivoli Monitoring
- Vendor: IBM
- Versions Affected: 6.3.0.7.3, 6.3.0.7.10
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Privileges Required: None
- User Interaction: None
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2019-4592.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply the official fix provided by IBM.
- Monitor for any unauthorized access or modifications.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch the monitoring service.
- Implement access controls and monitoring mechanisms.
Patching and Updates
- Ensure all systems are updated with the latest patches and security fixes.