CVE-2018-1485

Description

IBM BigFix Platform 9.2.0 through 9.2.14 and 9.5 through 9.5.9 does not renew a session variable after a successful authentication which could lead to session fixation/hijacking vulnerability. This could force a user to utilize a cookie that may be known to an attacker. IBM X-Force ID: 140970.

Category

3.1
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.19%
Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM BigFix Platform
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10733605 vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/140970 vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1485?
CVE-2018-1485 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-1485?
To fix CVE-2018-1485, 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-2018-1485 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-1485 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-2018-1485?
CVE-2018-1485 affects IBM BigFix Platform.
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