What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2018-1948.

What is the severity rating of CVE-2018-1948?

CVE-2018-1948 has a severity rating of 4.3 (Medium).

How does CVE-2018-1948 work?

CVE-2018-1948 allows attackers to obtain cookie values by sending a http:// link to a user or planting the link in a site the user visits.

How can I fix CVE-2018-1948?

To fix CVE-2018-1948, IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2 through 5.2.4.1 Virtual Appliance needs to be updated to a version that sets the secure attribute on authorization tokens and session cookies.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-1948

medium

4.3

CWE

384

21/2/2019

17/9/2024

CVE-2018-1948

Q: What is the affected software for CVE-2018-1948?

The affected software for CVE-2018-1948 is IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence version 5.2 through 5.2.4.1 Virtual Appliance.

First published: Thu Feb 21 2019(Updated: )

IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2 through 5.2.4.1 Virtual Appliance does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. Attackers may be able to get the cookie values by sending a http:// link to a user or by planting this link in a site the user goes to. The cookie will be sent to the insecure link and the attacker can then obtain the cookie value by snooping the traffic. IBM X-Force ID: 153428.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence	>=5.2<=5.2.4.1

Remedy

https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10872142

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What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2018-1948.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2018-1948?
CVE-2018-1948 has a severity rating of 4.3 (Medium).
What is the affected software for CVE-2018-1948?
The affected software for CVE-2018-1948 is IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence version 5.2 through 5.2.4.1 Virtual Appliance.
How does CVE-2018-1948 work?
CVE-2018-1948 allows attackers to obtain cookie values by sending a http:// link to a user or planting the link in a site the user visits.
How can I fix CVE-2018-1948?
To fix CVE-2018-1948, IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2 through 5.2.4.1 Virtual Appliance needs to be updated to a version that sets the secure attribute on authorization tokens and session cookies.

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