What is the severity of CVE-2018-7673?

CVE-2018-7673 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for denial of service attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7673?

To fix CVE-2018-7673, upgrade your NetIQ Identity Manager to version 4.7 or later.

Which versions of NetIQ Identity Manager are affected by CVE-2018-7673?

NetIQ Identity Manager versions prior to 4.7, specifically all versions up to and including 4.6, are affected by CVE-2018-7673.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-7673?

CVE-2018-7673 is a Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability.

Can CVE-2018-7673 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-7673 can potentially be exploited remotely through the communication channel of the affected software.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-7673

high

7.5

26/3/2018

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-7673: NetIQ Identity Manager DoS Attack

First published: Mon Mar 26 2018(Updated: )

The NetIQ Identity Manager communication channel, in versions prior to 4.7, is susceptible to a DoS attack.

Credit: meissner@suse.de

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
NetIQ Identity Manager	<=4.6

Remedy

Upgrade to NetIQ Identity Manager 4.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-7673?
CVE-2018-7673 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for denial of service attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7673?
To fix CVE-2018-7673, upgrade your NetIQ Identity Manager to version 4.7 or later.
Which versions of NetIQ Identity Manager are affected by CVE-2018-7673?
NetIQ Identity Manager versions prior to 4.7, specifically all versions up to and including 4.6, are affected by CVE-2018-7673.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-7673?
CVE-2018-7673 is a Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability.
Can CVE-2018-7673 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-7673 can potentially be exploited remotely through the communication channel of the affected software.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-7673?
CVE-2018-7673 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for denial of service attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7673?
To fix CVE-2018-7673, upgrade your NetIQ Identity Manager to version 4.7 or later.
Which versions of NetIQ Identity Manager are affected by CVE-2018-7673?
NetIQ Identity Manager versions prior to 4.7, specifically all versions up to and including 4.6, are affected by CVE-2018-7673.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-7673?
CVE-2018-7673 is a Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability.
Can CVE-2018-7673 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-7673 can potentially be exploited remotely through the communication channel of the affected software.