Vulnerability identifier: #VU8017

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-1489

CWE-ID: CWE-601

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM Security Verify Access
Server applications / Remote management servers, RDP, SSH

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to redirect website visitors to external websites.

The weakness exists due to a flaw in e-community single sign-on (ECSSO) Master Authentication. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted link and redirect the victim to a server that is not within an e-community domain.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to perform phishing attack.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Security Verify Access: 6.1.0.0 - 9.0.3

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External links
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22006959

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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.