SB2017082311 - Open redirect in IBM Security Access Manager
Published: August 23, 2017 Updated: August 29, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017082311
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Open redirect (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-1489)
CWE-ID: CWE-601 - URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to redirect website visitors to external websites.
The weakness exists due to a flaw in e-community single sign-on (ECSSO) Master Authentication. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted link and redirect the victim to a server that is not within an e-community domain.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to perform phishing attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.