Vulnerability Description
IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.3, 11.5, and 11.7 is vulnerable to a XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 150905.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Infosphere Information Server | 11.3 |
| Ibm | Aix | - |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | - |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
| Ibm | Infosphere Governance Catalog | 11.3 |
| Ibm | Infosphere Information Server On Cloud | 11.5 |
| Ibm | Infosphere Information Server Business Glossary | 9.1 |
| Ibm | Infosphere Information Server Metadata Workbench | 9.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/150905VDB EntryVendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10738917PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/150905VDB EntryVendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10738917PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-1845?
CVE-2018-1845 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.3, 11.5, and 11.7 is vulnerable to a XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to exp...
How severe is CVE-2018-1845?
CVE-2018-1845 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-1845?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Infosphere Information Server, Ibm Aix, Linux Linux Kernel, Microsoft Windows, Ibm Infosphere Governance Catalog.