SB2019051131 - Exposure of resource to wrong sphere in IBM Tivoli System Automation Application Manager
Published: May 11, 2019 Updated: September 26, 2023
Security Bulletin ID
SB2019051131
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1840)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to elevate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists when security domain is configured to use a federated repository other than global federated repository and then migrated to a newer release of WebSphere Application Server. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trigger the vulnerability and elevate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.