CVE-2018-1694 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

A vulnerability in various IBM Jazz applications could allow attackers to acquire sensitive information through man-in-the-middle techniques.

Understanding CVE-2018-1694

What is CVE-2018-1694?

The vulnerability affects IBM Jazz applications, including Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management, Rational DOORS Next Generation, Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager, Rational Quality Manager, Rational Rhapsody Design Manager, Rational Software Architect Design Manager, and Rational Team Concert.

The Impact of CVE-2018-1694

The vulnerability could be exploited by attackers to obtain sensitive information due to improper enabling of HTTP Strict Transport Security.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-1694

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability exists in versions 5.0 through 5.02 and 6.0 through 6.0.6 of various IBM Jazz applications.

Affected Systems and Versions

Rational Team Concert: 5.0, 6.0 - 6.0.6, 5.01, 5.02
Rational Software Architect Design Manager: 5.0, 6.0 - 6.0.1, 5.01, 5.02
Rational DOORS Next Generation: 5.0, 6.0 - 6.0.6, 5.01, 5.02
Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management: 5.0, 6.0 - 6.0.6, 5.01, 5.02
Rational Rhapsody Design Manager: 5.0, 6.0 - 6.0.6, 5.01, 5.02
Rational Quality Manager: 5.0, 6.0 - 6.0.6, 5.01, 5.02
Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager: 5.0, 6.0 - 6.0.6, 5.01, 5.02

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability could be exploited remotely by attackers to obtain sensitive information using man-in-the-middle techniques.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fixes provided by IBM to address the vulnerability.
Monitor for any unauthorized access or data breaches.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement HTTPS and ensure proper configuration of HTTP Strict Transport Security.
Regularly update and patch the affected IBM Jazz applications.

Patching and Updates

IBM has released official fixes to address the vulnerability in the affected versions of the IBM Jazz applications.