CVE-2018-1443

Description

An XML parsing vulnerability affects IBM SAML-based single sign-on (SSO) systems (IBM Security Access Manager 9.0.0 - 9.0.4 and IBM Tivoli Federated Identity Manager 6.2 - 6.0.2.) This vulnerability can allow an attacker with authenticated access to trick SAML systems into authenticating as a different user without knowledge of the victim users password. IBM X-Force ID: 139754.

Category

5.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.06%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com
Affected: IBM Security Access Manager
Affected: IBM Tivoli Federated Identity Manager
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040454 third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040455 third party advisory vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/139754 vdb entry vendor advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22014160 vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103365 third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22014161 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1443?
CVE-2018-1443 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-1443?
To fix CVE-2018-1443, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-1443 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-1443 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-1443?
CVE-2018-1443 affects IBM Security Access Manager, IBM Tivoli Federated Identity Manager.
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