Information disclosure in IBM Security Guardium



Published: 2017-12-08
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2017-1271
CWE-ID CWE-200
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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IBM Security Guardium
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls

Vendor IBM Corporation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU9596

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-1271

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Information exposure

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions and obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The weakness exists due to an error in IBM Security Guardium. A remote attacker can cause the system to select an encryption or authentication algorithm that is not the strongest algorithm available and gain access to arbitrary data.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Security Guardium: 9.0 - 9.5

External links

http://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/ibm-security-bulletin-selection-of-less-secure-algorithm-during-nego...


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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