IBM Log Analysis update for Apache Kafka



Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2018-17196
CWE-ID CWE-284
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Log Analysis
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor IBM Corporation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Improper access control

EUVDB-ID: #VU19218

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-17196

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper security restrictions imposed by the affected software. A remote authenticated attacker with write permission on respective topics can send a crafted Produce request that is designed to bypass transaction/idempotent access control list (ACL) validation.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Log Analysis: 1.3.5.3 - 1.3.7.2

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-vulnerability-from-apache-kafka-affect-ibm-operations-analytics-log-analysis-cve-2018-17196/
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6840085


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.



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