CVE-2019-4012 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2019-4012 affecting IBM BigFix WebUI Profile Management 6 and Software Distribution 23. Discover the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps for this SQL injection vulnerability.
IBM BigFix WebUI Profile Management 6 and Software Distribution 23 are vulnerable to SQL injection, potentially allowing unauthorized access to the database.
Understanding CVE-2019-4012
IBM BigFix WebUI Profile Management 6 and Software Distribution 23 are at risk of exploitation through SQL injection, identified by IBM X-Force.
What is CVE-2019-4012?
The vulnerability in IBM BigFix WebUI Profile Management 6 and Software Distribution 23 allows external adversaries to manipulate SQL statements, potentially gaining unauthorized access to, modifying, or deleting database information.
The Impact of CVE-2019-4012
- CVSS Base Score: 6.3 (Medium Severity)
- Attack Vector: Network
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Confidentiality Impact: Low
- Integrity Impact: Low
- Availability Impact: Low
- Privileges Required: Low
- User Interaction: None
- Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
- Remediation Level: Official Fix
- Report Confidence: Confirmed
- Scope: Unchanged
- Temporal Score: 5.5 (Medium Severity)
Technical Details of CVE-2019-4012
IBM BigFix WebUI Profile Management 6 and Software Distribution 23 are susceptible to SQL injection attacks.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to send manipulated SQL statements, potentially enabling them to view, add, modify, or delete data in the database.
Affected Systems and Versions
- BigFix WebUI Profile Management: Version 6
- BigFix WebUI Software Distribution: Version 23
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by sending specially-crafted SQL statements to the affected systems.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate action is necessary to secure systems against potential exploitation.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply official fixes provided by IBM to address the vulnerability.
- Monitor for any unauthorized access or data manipulation.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch systems to prevent known vulnerabilities.
- Implement network security measures to restrict unauthorized access.
- Conduct regular security audits and assessments.
Patching and Updates
- IBM has released patches to address the SQL injection vulnerability in BigFix WebUI Profile Management and Software Distribution.