What is the severity of CVE-2018-1742?

CVE-2018-1742 has a severity rating of high due to the presence of hard-coded credentials that could be exploited.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1742?

To fix CVE-2018-1742, upgrade to IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager version 2.6.0.5, 2.7.0.4, or 3.0.0.2 or later.

Which versions of IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager are affected by CVE-2018-1742?

CVE-2018-1742 affects IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager versions 2.6, 2.7, and 3.0 up to specific patch releases.

What can attackers do by exploiting CVE-2018-1742?

By exploiting CVE-2018-1742, attackers can gain unauthorized access to sensitive data due to hard-coded credentials.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-1742 if I cannot upgrade immediately?

There are no established workarounds for CVE-2018-1742; upgrading is the recommended mitigation.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-1742

critical

9.3

CWE

798

5/10/2018

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-1742

First published: Fri Oct 05 2018(Updated: )

IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager 2.6, 2.7, and 3.0 contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data. IBM X-Force ID: 148421.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager	>=2.6.0<=2.6.0.4
IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager	>=2.7.0<=2.7.0.3
IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager	>=3.0<=3.0.0.1

Remedy

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10733419

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1742?
CVE-2018-1742 has a severity rating of high due to the presence of hard-coded credentials that could be exploited.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1742?
To fix CVE-2018-1742, upgrade to IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager version 2.6.0.5, 2.7.0.4, or 3.0.0.2 or later.
Which versions of IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager are affected by CVE-2018-1742?
CVE-2018-1742 affects IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager versions 2.6, 2.7, and 3.0 up to specific patch releases.
What can attackers do by exploiting CVE-2018-1742?
By exploiting CVE-2018-1742, attackers can gain unauthorized access to sensitive data due to hard-coded credentials.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-1742 if I cannot upgrade immediately?
There are no established workarounds for CVE-2018-1742; upgrading is the recommended mitigation.

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