XML External Entity Injection Vulnerability in IBM Tivoli Endpoint Manager
CVE-2017-1219

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
IBM
Status
Bigfix Family
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 July 2017

Summary

IBM Tivoli Endpoint Manager is susceptible to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack due to improper handling of XML data. This vulnerability enables a remote attacker to potentially access sensitive information or utilize excessive memory resources, creating a risk of denial of service. To mitigate this issue, it is crucial to apply the latest patches provided by IBM and to follow best practices for secure coding and XML processing.

Affected Version(s)

BigFix family 9.1

BigFix family 9.2

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22006014
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/123859
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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