CVE-2018-1805 : What You Need to Know

IBM Security Access Manager Appliance versions 9.0.1.0 to 9.0.5.0 may expose sensitive information in error messages.

Understanding CVE-2018-1805

This CVE involves the exposure of sensitive details in error messages generated by IBM Security Access Manager Appliance versions 9.0.1.0, 9.0.2.0, 9.0.3.0, 9.0.4.0, and 9.0.5.0.

What is CVE-2018-1805?

IBM Security Access Manager Appliance versions 9.0.1.0 to 9.0.5.0 may inadvertently disclose critical information in error messages, potentially compromising the security and confidentiality of the system.

The Impact of CVE-2018-1805

CVSS Base Score: 4.3 (Medium)
CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:L/AV:N/C:L/I:N/PR:L/S:U/UI:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O
The vulnerability has a low attack complexity and requires low privileges to exploit.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-1805

Vulnerability Description

The error messages from the affected versions of IBM Security Access Manager Appliance may contain sensitive information related to the system's environment, users, or associated data.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Versions: 9.0.1.0, 9.0.2.0, 9.0.3.0, 9.0.4.0, 9.0.5.0
Affected Product: Security Access Manager Appliance by IBM

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker with network access to the error messages generated by the affected versions, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Monitor and restrict access to error messages containing sensitive information.
Implement access controls to limit exposure of error details.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update the Security Access Manager Appliance to the latest version.
Train users and administrators on handling sensitive error messages securely.

Patching and Updates

Apply official fixes provided by IBM to address the vulnerability and prevent the exposure of sensitive information.