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Security Bulletin: IBM InfoSphere Information Server is affected by a weak password encryption vulnerability

Security Bulletin


Summary

A weak password encryption vulnerability was addressed by IBM InfoSphere Information Server.

Vulnerability Details

CVEID: CVE-2018-1518
DESCRIPTION: IBM InfoSphere Information Server is affected by a weak password encryption vulnerability that could allow a local user to obtain highly sensitive information.
CVSS Base Score: 6.2
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/141682 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N)

Affected Products and Versions

The following product, running on all supported platforms, is affected:
IBM Information Server Enterprise Server: version 11.7
IBM InfoSphere Information Server on Cloud: version 11.7

Remediation/Fixes

Product

VRMF APAR Remediation/First Fix
InfoSphere Information Server Enterprise Server, Information Server on Cloud 11.7 JR59579 --Apply IBM InfoSphere Information Server version 11.7.0.2
 

Workarounds and Mitigations

None

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References

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Change History

16 October 2018: Original version published

*The CVSS Environment Score is customer environment specific and will ultimately impact the Overall CVSS Score. Customers can evaluate the impact of this vulnerability in their environments by accessing the links in the Reference section of this Security Bulletin.

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Internal Use Only

PSIRT 113484

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Document Information

Modified date:
16 October 2018

UID

swg22017446