What is the severity of CVE-2017-1270?

CVE-2017-1270 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the risk of session fixation and hijacking.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1270?

To mitigate CVE-2017-1270, ensure that session variables are properly renewed after successful user authentication.

Which versions of IBM Security Guardium are affected by CVE-2017-1270?

CVE-2017-1270 affects IBM Security Guardium versions 10.0, 10.0.1, 10.1.0, 10.1.2, and 10.1.3.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-1270?

CVE-2017-1270 is a session fixation/hijacking vulnerability that arises from the failure to renew session variables.

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2017-1270?

If exploited, CVE-2017-1270 could allow attackers to hijack user sessions, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-1270

low

3.3

CWE

384

18/12/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-1270

First published: Mon Dec 18 2017(Updated: )

IBM Security Guardium 10.0 does not renew a session variable after a successful authentication which could lead to session fixation/hijacking vulnerability. This could force a user to utilize a cookie that may be known to an attacker. IBM X-Force ID: 124745.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM InfoSphere Guardium z/OS	=10.0
IBM InfoSphere Guardium z/OS	=10.0.1
IBM InfoSphere Guardium z/OS	=10.1.0
IBM InfoSphere Guardium z/OS	=10.1.2
IBM InfoSphere Guardium z/OS	=10.1.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-1270?
CVE-2017-1270 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the risk of session fixation and hijacking.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1270?
To mitigate CVE-2017-1270, ensure that session variables are properly renewed after successful user authentication.
Which versions of IBM Security Guardium are affected by CVE-2017-1270?
CVE-2017-1270 affects IBM Security Guardium versions 10.0, 10.0.1, 10.1.0, 10.1.2, and 10.1.3.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-1270?
CVE-2017-1270 is a session fixation/hijacking vulnerability that arises from the failure to renew session variables.
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2017-1270?
If exploited, CVE-2017-1270 could allow attackers to hijack user sessions, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information.

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