CVE-2018-1457: Critical severity IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS vulnerability

Published Jun 27, 2018
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Updated

An undisclosed vulnerability in IBM Rational DOORS 9.5.1 through 9.6.1.10 application allows an attacker to gain DOORS administrator privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 140208.

Affected Software

14 affected components
All of the following
Any of the following
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS>=9.5.1<=9.5.1.9
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS>=9.5.2<=9.5.2.8
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS>=9.6.0<=9.6.0.7
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS>=9.6.1<=9.6.1.10
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS>=9.7.0<=9.7.2
Any of the following
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
IBM Rational DOORS>=9.5.1<=9.5.1.9
IBM Rational DOORS>=9.5.2<=9.5.2.8
IBM Rational DOORS>=9.6.0<=9.6.0.7
IBM Rational DOORS>=9.6.1<=9.6.1.10
IBM Rational DOORS>=9.7.0<=9.7.2
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Jun 27, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1457?

The severity of CVE-2018-1457 is considered critical as it allows an attacker to gain DOORS administrator privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-1457?

To fix CVE-2018-1457, upgrade IBM Rational DOORS to a version later than 9.6.1.10.

3

Which versions of IBM Rational DOORS are affected by CVE-2018-1457?

IBM Rational DOORS versions 9.5.1 through 9.6.1.10 are affected by CVE-2018-1457.

4

What impact does CVE-2018-1457 pose to users of IBM Rational DOORS?

CVE-2018-1457 allows unauthorized users to gain elevated privileges, posing a significant security risk.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-1457?

Currently, there is no documented workaround for CVE-2018-1457 other than applying the necessary updates.

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