Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM SmartCloud Analytics



Published: 2019-11-25
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 4
CVE-ID CVE-2019-4214
CVE-2019-4243
CVE-2019-4216
CVE-2019-4215
CWE-ID CWE-276
CWE-74
CWE-451
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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IBM SmartCloud Analytics
Server applications / Frameworks for developing and running applications

Vendor IBM Corporation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 4 vulnerabilities.

1) Sensitive Cookie in HTTPS Session Without 'Secure' Attribute

EUVDB-ID: #VU22969

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-4214

CWE-ID: N/A

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected software does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. A remote attacker can intercept the transmission and obtain information from the cookie in clear text.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM SmartCloud Analytics: 1.3.1 - 1.3.5

External links

http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/159185
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1110171


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.

2) Incorrect default permissions

EUVDB-ID: #VU22972

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-4243

CWE-ID: CWE-276 - Incorrect Default Permissions

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions for files and folders that are set by the application. A local user with access to the system can view contents of files and directories, such as solrconfig.xml or perform disruptive administrator tasks.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM SmartCloud Analytics: 1.3.1 - 1.3.5

External links

http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/159517
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1109721


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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

3) Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component

EUVDB-ID: #VU22971

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-4216

CWE-ID: CWE-74 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform host header injection attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of input. A remote authenticated attacker can abuse the HTTP Host header that could lead to HTTP cache poisoning or firewall bypass.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM SmartCloud Analytics: 1.3.1 - 1.3.5

External links

http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/159187
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1109745


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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

4) Clickjacking attack

EUVDB-ID: #VU22970

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-4215

CWE-ID: CWE-451 - User Interface (UI) Misrepresentation of Critical Information (Clickjacking, spoofing)

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform clickjacking attack.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect processing of user-supplied data. A remote attacker can trick a victim to visit a malicious website and hijack the victim's click actions.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM SmartCloud Analytics: 1.3.1 - 1.3.5

External links

http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/159186
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1109769


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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