CVE-2018-1498

Description

IBM Security Guardium EcoSystem 10.5 stores user credentials in plain in clear text which can be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 141223.

Category

6.2
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM Security Guardium
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041763 third party advisory vdb entry
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10730317 vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/141223 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1498?
CVE-2018-1498 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-1498?
To fix CVE-2018-1498, 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-2018-1498 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-1498 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-2018-1498?
CVE-2018-1498 affects IBM Security Guardium.
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