CVE-2018-19505: Medium severity bmc remedy action request system vulnerability

Published Jan 3, 2019
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Updated

Remedy AR System Server in BMC Remedy 7.1 may fail to set the correct user context in certain impersonation scenarios, which can allow a user to act with the identity of a different user, because userdata.js in the WOI:WorkOrderConsole component allows a username substitution involving a UserDataInit call.

Affected Software

1 affected component
BMC Remedy Action Request System Server=7.1

Event History

Jan 3, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2018-19505.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2018-19505?

The severity of CVE-2018-19505 is medium with a severity value of 6.5.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2018-19505?

The affected software for CVE-2018-19505 is BMC Remedy Action Request System Server version 7.1.

4

How can this vulnerability be exploited?

This vulnerability can be exploited by a user to act with the identity of a different user in certain impersonation scenarios.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2018-19505?

Yes, there are references available for CVE-2018-19505. You can find them at the following links: [link1](http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/150492/BMC-Remedy-7.1-User-Impersonation.html), [link2](http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Nov/62), [link3](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042177).

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