PT-2018-5447 · Ibm · Ibm Security Guardium

Chris Shepherd + 5 · Published 2018-12-17 · Updated 2019-10-09 · CVE-2017-1272

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

5.3

Medium

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: IBM Security Guardium versions 10.0 through 10.5

Description: The issue allows sensitive information to be stored in URL parameters, potentially leading to information disclosure if unauthorized parties gain access to the URLs through server logs, referrer headers, or browser history.

Recommendations: For IBM Security Guardium versions 10.0 through 10.5, consider modifying the application to prevent sensitive information from being stored in URL parameters as a temporary workaround. Restrict access to server logs and ensure proper handling of referrer headers and browser history to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Information Disclosure

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Related Identifiers

CVE-2017-1272

Affected Products

Ibm Security Guardium

References · 5

• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2017-1272 · Vendor Advisory
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/124747 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-1272 · Security Note
• https://ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10731655 · Vendor Advisory
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/106237 · Note