CVE-2018-1833 — MEDIUM (5.3)

Vulnerability Description

IBM Event Streams 2018.3.0 could allow a remote attacker to submit an API request with a fake Host request header. An attacker, who has already gained authorised access via the CLI, could exploit this vulnerability to spoof the request header. IBM X-Force ID: 150507.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Event Streams	2018.3.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106330Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/150507VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10787535Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106330Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/150507VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10787535Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-1833?

CVE-2018-1833 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). IBM Event Streams 2018.3.0 could allow a remote attacker to submit an API request with a fake Host request header. An attacker, who has already gained authorised access via the CLI, could exploit this...

How severe is CVE-2018-1833?

CVE-2018-1833 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-1833?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Event Streams.