CVE-2018-1549: Medium severity IBM Rational Quality Manager vulnerability
IBM Rational Quality Manager 5.0 through 5.0.2 and 6.0 through 6.0.5 are vulnerable to HTTP response splitting attacks. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using specially-crafted URL to cause the server to return a split response, once the URL is clicked. This would allow the attacker to perform further attacks, such as Web cache poisoning, cross-site scripting, and possibly obtain sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 142658.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-1549?
CVE-2018-1549 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for HTTP response splitting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1549?
To fix CVE-2018-1549, apply the latest patches or updates provided by IBM for Rational Quality Manager.
Who is affected by CVE-2018-1549?
CVE-2018-1549 affects IBM Rational Quality Manager versions 5.0 through 5.0.2 and 6.0 through 6.0.5.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2018-1549?
CVE-2018-1549 can be exploited through HTTP response splitting attacks involving specially-crafted URLs.
Is a workaround available for CVE-2018-1549?
There are no recommended workarounds for CVE-2018-1549; the best course of action is to update the software.