CVE-2018-1680 : What You Need to Know

IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager Virtual Appliance 2.2.1 has a vulnerability that allows attackers to gain unauthorized access to user accounts due to weak password enforcement.

Understanding CVE-2018-1680

This CVE involves a security weakness in IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager Virtual Appliance 2.2.1 that can be exploited by attackers to compromise user accounts.

What is CVE-2018-1680?

The default settings of IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager Virtual Appliance 2.2.1 do not enforce the use of strong passwords for users, enabling unauthorized access.

The Impact of CVE-2018-1680

CVSS Base Score: 5.9 (Medium Severity)
Confidentiality Impact: High
Attack Complexity: High
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to user accounts.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-1680

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The default settings of IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager Virtual Appliance 2.2.1 do not enforce strong passwords, facilitating unauthorized access.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: Security Privileged Identity Manager
Vendor: IBM
Affected Version: 2.1.1

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by leveraging weak password enforcement to gain unauthorized access to user accounts.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from this vulnerability by following these steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Ensure strong passwords are enforced for all user accounts.
Regularly monitor and audit user account access.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement multi-factor authentication for enhanced security.
Conduct regular security training for users on password best practices.

Patching and Updates

Apply official fixes and updates provided by IBM to address this vulnerability.