#VU16599 Information disclosure in IBM Security Guardium - CVE-2017-1597


Vulnerability identifier: #VU16599

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-1597

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 does not require that users should have strong passwords by default. A remote attacker can gain access to potentially sensitive information and compromise user accounts.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Security Guardium: 10.0 - 10.5


External links
https://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22014231


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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