CVE-2018-1518 — MEDIUM (6.2)

Vulnerability Description

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 is affected by a weak password encryption vulnerability that could allow a local user to obtain highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 141682.

CVSS Score

6.2

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Infosphere Information Server	11.7
Ibm	Infosphere Information Server On Cloud	11.7

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-326

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/141682VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22017446PatchVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/141682VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22017446PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-1518?

CVE-2018-1518 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM). IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 is affected by a weak password encryption vulnerability that could allow a local user to obtain highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 141682.

How severe is CVE-2018-1518?

CVE-2018-1518 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-1518?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Infosphere Information Server, Ibm Infosphere Information Server On Cloud.