CVE-2017-1787: Medium severity IBM Rational Publishing Engine vulnerability
Published Mar 2, 2018
·Updated
IBM Publishing Engine 2.1.2 and 6.0.5 contains an undisclosed vulnerability that could allow a local user with administrative privileges to obtain hard coded user credentials. IBM X-Force ID: 137022.
Affected Software
4 affected components
IBM Rational Publishing Engine=2.1.2
IBM Rational Publishing Engine=6.0.5
IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Publishing=2.1.2
IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Publishing=6.0.5
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Mar 2, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2017-1787.
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What is the severity of CVE-2017-1787?
CVE-2017-1787 has a severity of medium (6.7).
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What is the affected software for CVE-2017-1787?
The affected software for CVE-2017-1787 is IBM Rational Publishing Engine versions 2.1.2 and 6.0.5.
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What is the impact of CVE-2017-1787?
CVE-2017-1787 could allow a local user with administrative privileges to obtain hard coded user credentials.
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Are there any references for CVE-2017-1787?
Yes, you can find references for CVE-2017-1787 at the following URLs: - http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22013961 - http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103252 - https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/137022