CVE-2017-1516: Input Validation

Published Jan 26, 2018
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Updated

IBM Doors Web Access 9.5 and 9.6 could allow a remote attacker to hijack the clicking action of the victim. By persuading a victim to visit a malicious Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to hijack the victim's click actions and possibly launch further attacks against the victim. IBM X-Force ID: 129826.

Affected Software

10 affected components
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS>=9.5.0.0<=9.5.0.7
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS>=9.5.1.0<=9.5.1.8
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS>=9.5.2.0<=9.5.2.7
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS>=9.6.0.0<=9.6.0.6
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS>=9.6.1.0<=9.6.1.9
IBM Rational DOORS>=9.5.0.0<=9.5.0.7
IBM Rational DOORS>=9.5.1.0<=9.5.1.8
IBM Rational DOORS>=9.5.2.0<=9.5.2.7
IBM Rational DOORS>=9.6.0.0<=9.6.0.6
IBM Rational DOORS>=9.6.1.0<=9.6.1.9

Event History

Jan 26, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:29 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-1516?

CVE-2017-1516 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for clickjacking attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-1516?

To fix CVE-2017-1516, update IBM DOORS Web Access to version 9.6.1.9 or apply any available patches from IBM.

3

What versions of IBM DOORS are affected by CVE-2017-1516?

CVE-2017-1516 affects IBM DOORS Web Access versions 9.5 and 9.6 up to specific release levels.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2017-1516 facilitate?

CVE-2017-1516 facilitates clickjacking attacks that can lead to unauthorized actions on behalf of the victim.

5

Can CVE-2017-1516 be exploited without user interaction?

Yes, CVE-2017-1516 requires user interaction, as it relies on persuading users to visit a malicious website.

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