7.8
CWE
532
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-1768

First published: Wed Sep 26 2018(Updated: )

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 and 10.1.1 could disclose sensitive information when an authorized user executes a test operation, the user id an password may be displayed in plain text within an instrumentation log file. IBM X-Force ID: 148622.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Spectrum Protect Plus=10.1.0
IBM Spectrum Protect Plus=10.1.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-1768?

    CVE-2018-1768 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to expose sensitive user credentials.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-1768?

    To mitigate CVE-2018-1768, it is recommended to upgrade IBM Spectrum Protect Plus to a version that does not contain this vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2018-1768?

    CVE-2018-1768 affects users of IBM Spectrum Protect Plus versions 10.1.0 and 10.1.1.

  • What impact does CVE-2018-1768 have on users?

    CVE-2018-1768 may result in unauthorized disclosure of user IDs and passwords in plain text within log files.

  • What versions of IBM Spectrum Protect Plus are vulnerable to CVE-2018-1768?

    IBM Spectrum Protect Plus versions 10.1.0 and 10.1.1 are vulnerable to CVE-2018-1768.

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