CVE-2018-1652 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

IBM DataPower Gateway and IBM MQ Appliance are affected by a denial-of-service vulnerability that could be exploited by a local user. Here's what you need to know about this CVE.

Understanding CVE-2018-1652

This CVE involves multiple versions of IBM DataPower Gateway and IBM MQ Appliance being susceptible to a denial-of-service attack.

What is CVE-2018-1652?

IBM DataPower Gateway versions 7.1.0.0 to 7.6.0.2 and IBM MQ Appliance versions 8.0.0.0 to 9.0.5 may allow a local user to conduct a denial-of-service attack through unidentified methods.

The Impact of CVE-2018-1652

The vulnerability has a CVSSv3 base score of 6.2 (Medium severity) with a high impact on availability. It could lead to a denial-of-service condition on the affected systems.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-1652

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in IBM DataPower Gateway and IBM MQ Appliance could be exploited by a local user to trigger a denial-of-service attack using unknown methods.

Affected Systems and Versions

IBM DataPower Gateway: Versions 7.1.0.0 to 7.6.0.2
IBM MQ Appliance: Versions 8.0.0.0 to 9.0.5

Exploitation Mechanism

The exact methods used by a local user to exploit this vulnerability and cause a denial-of-service attack are currently unidentified.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fixes provided by IBM for the affected versions of DataPower Gateway and MQ Appliance.
Monitor system logs for any unusual activities that could indicate a denial-of-service attack.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement the principle of least privilege to restrict local user access and actions.
Regularly update and patch IBM DataPower Gateway and MQ Appliance to mitigate known vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that all affected versions of IBM DataPower Gateway and IBM MQ Appliance are updated with the latest security patches to prevent exploitation of this vulnerability.