SB2017082311 - Open redirect in IBM Security Access Manager



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

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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.