CVE-2019-4603 : Security Advisory and Response

IBM Quality Manager (RQM) versions 6.02, 6.06, and 6.0.6.1 are vulnerable to an exploit in the REST API that allows an authenticated user to manipulate data, potentially attributing keywords to another user.

Understanding CVE-2019-4603

An overview of the impact, technical details, and mitigation strategies related to CVE-2019-4603.

What is CVE-2019-4603?

This CVE pertains to a vulnerability in IBM Quality Manager that enables an authenticated user to falsely attribute keywords to a different user through the REST API.

The Impact of CVE-2019-4603

CVSS Base Score: 4.3 (Medium)
Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Integrity Impact: Low
Confidentiality Impact: None
Availability Impact: None
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
Remediation Level: Official Fix
Report Confidence: Confirmed

Technical Details of CVE-2019-4603

A deeper dive into the technical aspects of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows an authenticated user to manipulate data through the REST API, falsely attributing keywords to another user.

Affected Systems and Versions

Rational Quality Manager 6.0.2
Rational Quality Manager 6.0.6
Rational Quality Manager 6.0.6.1

Exploitation Mechanism

The exploit involves leveraging the REST API in IBM Quality Manager to create keywords that appear to be authored by a different user.

Mitigation and Prevention

Best practices to mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2019-4603.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the official fix provided by IBM to address the vulnerability.
Monitor for any unauthorized keyword attributions within the system.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly review and update access controls and user permissions.
Conduct security training for users to prevent unauthorized data manipulation.

Patching and Updates

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