CVE-2017-1558: Medium severity ibm maximo asset management vulnerability

Published Dec 13, 2017
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Updated

IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.5 and 7.6 could allow a remote attacker to conduct phishing attacks, using an open redirect attack. By persuading a victim to visit a specially-crafted Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to spoof the URL displayed to redirect a user to a malicious Web site that would appear to be trusted. This could allow the attacker to obtain highly sensitive information or conduct further attacks against the victim. IBM X-Force ID: 131548.

Affected Software

3 affected components
IBM Maximo Asset Management=7.5
IBM Maximo Asset Management=7.6
IBM Maximo Asset Management Essentials=7.5

Event History

Dec 13, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-1558?

CVE-2017-1558 is a vulnerability in IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.5 and 7.6 that allows a remote attacker to conduct phishing attacks using an open redirect attack.

2

How does CVE-2017-1558 work?

CVE-2017-1558 works by persuading a victim to visit a specially-crafted website, which then exploits the vulnerability to spoof the URL and redirect the user to a malicious site.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2017-1558?

CVE-2017-1558 has a severity level of medium with a score of 6.1.

4

Which versions of IBM Maximo Asset Management are affected by CVE-2017-1558?

IBM Maximo Asset Management versions 7.5 and 7.6, as well as IBM Maximo Asset Management Essentials version 7.5, are affected by CVE-2017-1558.

5

How can I fix CVE-2017-1558?

To fix CVE-2017-1558, it is recommended to apply the necessary security patches provided by IBM.

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