CVE-2018-1801 Explained : Impact and Mitigation
Learn about CVE-2018-1801 affecting IBM products like Integration Bus, Message Broker, and App Connect. Discover the XXE vulnerability and its impact on memory resources.
IBM App Connect V11.0.0.0 through V11.0.0.1, IBM Integration Bus V10.0.0.0 through V10.0.0.13, IBM Integration Bus V9.0.0.0 through V9.0.0.10, and WebSphere Message Broker V8.0.0.0 through V8.0.0.9 are vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack, potentially leading to memory resource depletion.
Understanding CVE-2018-1801
Versions of IBM products susceptible to an XXE attack.
What is CVE-2018-1801?
- Vulnerability in IBM products allowing XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attacks
- Exploitable by remote attackers to exhaust memory resources
The Impact of CVE-2018-1801
- CVSS v3.0 Base Score: 5.3 (Medium)
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Network
- Availability Impact: Low
- Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
- Memory depletion risk due to XXE attack
Technical Details of CVE-2018-1801
Vulnerability specifics and affected systems.
Vulnerability Description
- XXE vulnerability in XML data processing
- IBM X-Force ID: 149639
Affected Systems and Versions
- IBM Integration Bus: 9.0.0.0 to 9.0.0.10, 10.0.0.0 to 10.0.0.13
- WebSphere Message Broker: 8.0.0.0 to 8.0.0.9
- App Connect: 11.0.0.0 to 11.0.0.1
Exploitation Mechanism
- Remote attackers can exploit XXE vulnerability
- Potential memory resource exhaustion
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to address and prevent the vulnerability.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply official fixes provided by IBM
- Monitor for unusual memory consumption
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch IBM products
- Implement secure XML processing practices
Patching and Updates
- Refer to IBM support for official patches and updates