CVE-2017-1474 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2017-1474 affecting IBM Security Access Manager Appliance versions 7.0.0, 8.0.0 through 8.0.1.6, and 9.0.0 through 9.0.3.1. Understand the impact, affected systems, exploitation mechanism, and mitigation steps.
IBM Security Access Manager Appliance versions 7.0.0, 8.0.0 through 8.0.1.6, and 9.0.0 through 9.0.3.1 have a security issue that discloses sensitive information to unauthorized users, potentially enabling further attacks.
Understanding CVE-2017-1474
What is CVE-2017-1474?
The vulnerability in IBM Security Access Manager Appliance allows unauthorized access, leading to the disclosure of sensitive information that could be exploited for additional attacks.
The Impact of CVE-2017-1474
The disclosure of sensitive information to unauthorized users poses a medium-severity risk, potentially enabling attackers to launch further attacks on the system.
Technical Details of CVE-2017-1474
Vulnerability Description
- IBM Security Access Manager Appliance versions 7.0.0, 8.0.0 through 8.0.1.6, and 9.0.0 through 9.0.3.1 are affected.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Security Access Manager versions: 9.0.0.1, 7.0.0, 8.0.0, 8.0.0.1, 8.0.0.2, 8.0.0.3, 8.0.0.4, 8.0.0.5, 8.0.1, 8.0.1.2, 8.0.1.3, 8.0.1.4, 9.0.0, 9.0.1.0, 9.0.2.0, 8.0.1.5, 9.0.2.1, 9.0.3, 9.0.3.1, 8.0.1.6
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Network
- Confidentiality Impact: Low
- Integrity Impact: None
- Privileges Required: None
- User Interaction: None
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply official fixes provided by IBM.
- Monitor for any unauthorized access or suspicious activities.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch the Security Access Manager Appliance.
- Implement access controls and monitoring mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access.
- Conduct security assessments and audits periodically.
Patching and Updates
- IBM has released official fixes for the affected versions to address the vulnerability.