3.6
CWE
347
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-1842

First published: Mon Nov 05 2018(Updated: )

IBM Cognos Analytics 11 Configuration tool, under certain circumstances, will bypass OIDC namespace signature verification on its id_token. IBM X-Force ID: 150902.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Cognos Analytics>=11.0.0.0<=11.0.12.0
NetApp OnCommand Insight

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-1842?

    CVE-2018-1842 has a medium severity rating due to its potential impact on the security of authentication processes.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-1842?

    To fix CVE-2018-1842, update IBM Cognos Analytics to version 11.0.12 or higher to ensure proper validation of the OIDC namespace signature.

  • What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2018-1842?

    Exploiting CVE-2018-1842 could allow attackers to bypass the signature verification on id_token, leading to unauthorized access.

  • Which versions of IBM Cognos Analytics are affected by CVE-2018-1842?

    CVE-2018-1842 affects IBM Cognos Analytics versions between 11.0.0.0 and 11.0.12.0.

  • Is CVE-2018-1842 relevant to NetApp OnCommand Insight?

    Yes, CVE-2018-1842 is also related to NetApp OnCommand Insight as it shares the same underlying vulnerability issues.

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