CVE-2017-1198
First published: Tue Oct 30 2018(Updated: )
IBM BigFix Compliance 1.7 through 1.9.91 (TEMA SUAv1 SCA SCM) stores sensitive information in URL parameters. This may lead to information disclosure if unauthorized parties have access to the URLs via server logs, referrer header or browser history. IBM X-Force ID: 123673.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM BigFix Security Compliance Analytics | >=1.7<=1.9.91 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-1198?
CVE-2017-1198 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1198?
To mitigate CVE-2017-1198, ensure sensitive information is not included in URL parameters and implement secure coding practices.
What applications are affected by CVE-2017-1198?
CVE-2017-1198 affects IBM BigFix Compliance versions 1.7 through 1.9.91.
What type of information can be disclosed due to CVE-2017-1198?
CVE-2017-1198 can lead to the disclosure of sensitive information stored in URL parameters.
How can unauthorized access occur with CVE-2017-1198?
Unauthorized access in CVE-2017-1198 can occur if URLs containing sensitive information are accessed through server logs, referrer headers, or browser history.
- agent/references
- agent/type
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/weakness
- agent/author
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/severity
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/description
- agent/source
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/ibm
- canonical/ibm bigfix security compliance analytics
- version/ibm bigfix security compliance analytics/1.7
- version/ibm bigfix security compliance analytics/1.9.91