#VU16598 Information disclosure in IBM Security Guardium - CVE-2017-1272

Vulnerability identifier: #VU16598

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-1272

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM Security Guardium
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to the application stores sensitive information in URL parameters. A remote attacker can gain access to potentially sensitive information if unauthorized parties have access to the URLs via server logs, referrer header or browser history.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Security Guardium: 10.0 - 10.5

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External links
https://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10731655

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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.