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CVE-2017-1143: Infoleak

First published: Mon Mar 27 2017(Updated: )

IBM Kenexa LCMS Premier on Cloud 9.x and 10.0 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques. IBM Reference #: 1998874.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Kenexa LCMS Premier=9.1
IBM Kenexa LCMS Premier=9.2
IBM Kenexa LCMS Premier=9.2.1
IBM Kenexa LCMS Premier=9.3
IBM Kenexa LCMS Premier=9.4
IBM Kenexa LCMS Premier=9.5
IBM Kenexa LCMS Premier=10.0
IBM Kenexa LCMS Premier=10.2
IBM Kenexa LCMS Premier=10.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-1143?

    CVE-2017-1143 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for unauthorized information disclosure.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-1143?

    To mitigate CVE-2017-1143, ensure that HTTP Strict Transport Security is properly enabled in your IBM Kenexa LCMS Premier configurations.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2017-1143?

    CVE-2017-1143 affects IBM Kenexa LCMS Premier versions 9.1 through 10.3.

  • What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2017-1143?

    CVE-2017-1143 can be exploited using man-in-the-middle techniques to capture sensitive information.

  • Is CVE-2017-1143 a remote exploit vulnerability?

    Yes, CVE-2017-1143 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability without needing local access.

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