7.8
CWE
522
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-1779

First published: Mon Jan 29 2018(Updated: )

IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0 could store cached credentials locally that could be obtained by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 136824.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Cognos Analytics=11.0.0
IBM Cognos Analytics=11.0.1
IBM Cognos Analytics=11.0.2
IBM Cognos Analytics=11.0.3
IBM Cognos Analytics=11.0.4
IBM Cognos Analytics=11.0.5.0
IBM Cognos Analytics=11.0.6.0
IBM Cognos Analytics=11.0.7.0
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-1779?

    CVE-2017-1779 has been assigned a medium severity level due to the risk of cached credentials being accessed by local users.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-1779?

    To address CVE-2017-1779, upgrade to IBM Cognos Analytics version 11.0.8 or later, where this vulnerability is resolved.

  • Which versions of IBM Cognos Analytics are affected by CVE-2017-1779?

    Versions 11.0.0 through 11.0.7.0 of IBM Cognos Analytics are affected by CVE-2017-1779.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-1779?

    CVE-2017-1779 is a local security vulnerability related to the improper caching of user credentials.

  • Who can exploit CVE-2017-1779?

    CVE-2017-1779 can be exploited by any local user who has access to the system running the affected versions of IBM Cognos Analytics.

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