#VU16641 Man-in-the-middle attack in IBM DataPower Gateway - CVE-2018-1663

Vulnerability identifier: #VU16641

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-2018-1663

CWE-ID: CWE-300

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM DataPower Gateway
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to conduct MITM attack.

The vulnerability exists due to the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. A remote attacker can use man-in-the-middle techniques and gain access to potentially sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM DataPower Gateway: 7.5 - 7.5.2, 7.6

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External links
https://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10740033

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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.