CVE-2018-1720: High severity ibm b2b sterling integrator vulnerability

Published Apr 25, 2019

Updated

IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition 5.2.0.1, 5.2.6.36, 6.0.0.0, and 6.0.0.1 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 147294.

Affected Software

4 affected components

IBM Sterling B2B Integrator=5.2.0.1

IBM Sterling B2B Integrator=5.2.6.3_6

IBM Sterling B2B Integrator=6.0.0.0

IBM Sterling B2B Integrator=6.0.0.1

Event History

Apr 25, 2019

CVE Published

via MITRE·02:36 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·02:36 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1720?

CVE-2018-1720 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to expose sensitive information.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1720?

To fix CVE-2018-1720, upgrade your IBM Sterling B2B Integrator to a version that employs stronger cryptographic algorithms.

Which versions of IBM Sterling B2B Integrator are affected by CVE-2018-1720?

CVE-2018-1720 affects IBM Sterling B2B Integrator versions 5.2.0.1, 5.2.6.3_6, 6.0.0.0, and 6.0.0.1.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-1720?

CVE-2018-1720 is a cryptographic vulnerability that allows an attacker to decrypt sensitive information.

Can CVE-2018-1720 lead to data breaches?

Yes, CVE-2018-1720 can potentially lead to data breaches by allowing unauthorized access to encrypted sensitive data.