CVE-2018-1492 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

A vulnerability in IBM Jazz Foundation products could allow unauthorized access to user accounts.

Understanding CVE-2018-1492

This CVE identifies a security flaw in IBM Jazz Foundation products that could potentially lead to user impersonation.

What is CVE-2018-1492?

The vulnerability arises from the failure of IBM Jazz Foundation products to properly log out from the previous session, enabling a user with physical access to impersonate another user.

The Impact of CVE-2018-1492

The vulnerability poses a medium severity risk with a CVSS base score of 4.3. It could allow unauthorized users to gain access to sensitive information.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-1492

Vulnerability Description

The issue allows a user with physical access to the system to log in as another user due to improper session handling.

Affected Systems and Versions

Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager: 5.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.2, 6.0, 6.0.1, 6.0.2, 6.0.3, 6.0.4, 6.0.5
Rational Software Architect Design Manager: 5.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.2, 6.0, 6.0.1
Rational Team Concert: 5.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.2, 6.0, 6.0.1, 6.0.2, 6.0.3, 6.0.4, 6.0.5
Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management: 5.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.2, 6.0, 6.0.1, 6.0.2, 6.0.3, 6.0.4, 6.0.5
Rational DOORS Next Generation: 5.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.2, 6.0, 6.0.1, 6.0.2, 6.0.3, 6.0.4, 6.0.5
Rational Rhapsody Design Manager: 5.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.2, 6.0, 6.0.1, 6.0.2, 6.0.3, 6.0.4, 6.0.5
Rational Quality Manager: 5.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.2, 6.0, 6.0.1, 6.0.2, 6.0.3, 6.0.4, 6.0.5

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability requires physical access to the system to exploit, allowing unauthorized users to gain access to sensitive data.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fixes provided by IBM to address the vulnerability.
Monitor user access and log out sessions properly to prevent unauthorized access.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement strict physical access controls to prevent unauthorized individuals from accessing systems.
Regularly update and patch IBM Jazz Foundation products to mitigate security risks.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that all affected systems are updated with the latest patches and security fixes to prevent exploitation of this vulnerability.