First published: Sat Jun 21 2014(Updated: )
The reverse-proxy feature in IBM Security Access Manager (ISAM) for Web 8.0 with firmware 8.0.0.2 and 8.0.0.3 interprets the jct-nist-compliance parameter in the opposite of the intended manner, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by leveraging weak SSL encryption settings that lack NIST SP 800-131A compliance.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
IBM Security Access Manager for Web 8.0 | =8.0.0.2 | |
IBM Security Access Manager for Web 8.0 | =8.0.0.3 | |
IBM Security Access Manager for Web Appliance | =8.0 |
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CVE-2014-3052 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.
To fix CVE-2014-3052, upgrade to firmware versions higher than 8.0.0.3 for IBM Security Access Manager for Web.
CVE-2014-3052 affects IBM Security Access Manager for Web firmware versions 8.0.0.2 and 8.0.0.3, as well as the 8.0 appliance version.
CVE-2014-3052 can expose sensitive information such as user credentials and other secure data.
There are no documented workarounds for CVE-2014-3052; the recommended action is to apply the security update.