CVE-2017-1476: Infoleak

Published Jun 6, 2018
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Updated

IBM Security Access Manager Appliance 7.0.0, 8.0.0 through 8.0.1.6, and 9.0.0 through 9.0.3.1 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 X-Force ID: 128610.

Affected Software

4 affected components
IBM Security Access Manager>=9.0.0<=9.0.3.1
IBM Security Access Manager for Web>=7.0.0<=7.0.0.32
IBM Security Access Manager for Web>=8.0.0<=8.0.1.6
IBM Security Access Manager for Mobile>=8.0.0<=8.0.1.6

Event History

Jun 6, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-1476?

CVE-2017-1476 is a vulnerability in IBM Security Access Manager Appliance that could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information.

2

How does CVE-2017-1476 work?

CVE-2017-1476 is caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security, which can be exploited by an attacker to obtain sensitive information.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-1476?

IBM Security Access Manager Appliance versions 7.0.0, 8.0.0 through 8.0.1.6, and 9.0.0 through 9.0.3.1 are affected by CVE-2017-1476.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2017-1476?

CVE-2017-1476 has a severity rating of medium (5.9).

5

How can CVE-2017-1476 be fixed?

To fix CVE-2017-1476, ensure that HTTP Strict Transport Security is properly enabled in IBM Security Access Manager Appliance versions 7.0.0, 8.0.0 through 8.0.1.6, and 9.0.0 through 9.0.3.1.

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