CVE-2018-1768

Description

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 and 10.1.1 could disclose sensitive information when an authorized user executes a test operation, the user id an password may be displayed in plain text within an instrumentation log file. IBM X-Force ID: 148622.

Category

5.6
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.06%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com
Affected: IBM Spectrum Protect Plus
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041715 vdb entry third party advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/148622 vdb entry vendor advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10729219 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1768?
CVE-2018-1768 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-1768?
To fix CVE-2018-1768, 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-2018-1768 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-1768 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-2018-1768?
CVE-2018-1768 affects IBM Spectrum Protect Plus.
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