CVE-2015-7470 in Jazz Reporting Service
Summary
by MITRE
Report Builder in IBM Jazz Reporting Service (JRS) 5.x before 5.0.2-Rational-CLM-ifix011 and 6.0 before 6.0.0-Rational-CLM-ifix005 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors, as demonstrated by login information.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/17/2018
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2015-7470 affects IBM Jazz Reporting Service (JRS) versions 5.x prior to 5.0.2-Rational-CLM-ifix011 and 6.0 prior to 6.0.0-Rational-CLM-ifix005, representing a significant security weakness in the reporting capabilities of IBM's collaborative lifecycle management platform. This issue falls under the category of man-in-the-middle attacks that specifically target the authentication and data transmission processes within the reporting service, creating potential exposure for sensitive login credentials and other confidential information. The vulnerability exists within the Report Builder component of JRS, which is responsible for generating and managing reports within the IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management environment.
The technical flaw manifests through unspecified vectors that enable attackers positioned between the reporting client and server to intercept and potentially manipulate communication streams. This weakness particularly affects the transmission of login information during authentication processes, allowing unauthorized parties to capture credentials and other sensitive data. The vulnerability's classification aligns with CWE-319, which addresses the exposure of sensitive information through improper transmission over networks, and represents a critical gap in the security protocols governing data transmission within the IBM Jazz platform. The attack vector typically involves network-based interception where malicious actors can eavesdrop on communications without requiring direct system compromise or authentication.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple credential theft, potentially enabling attackers to gain unauthorized access to the entire reporting infrastructure and associated data repositories. Organizations utilizing IBM Jazz Reporting Service may experience unauthorized data access, potential system compromise, and exposure of proprietary information within their development and lifecycle management processes. The vulnerability particularly affects environments where sensitive project data, development metrics, and team collaboration information are processed through the reporting service, creating risks for intellectual property exposure and operational disruption. This weakness can be exploited by attackers with network access to the reporting service, making it particularly dangerous in environments where the service communicates over unencrypted channels or where network segmentation is inadequate.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2015-7470 primarily involve applying the vendor-provided security fixes and patches, specifically the IBM Rational CLM ifixes mentioned in the vulnerability description. Organizations should immediately upgrade to the patched versions of IBM Jazz Reporting Service 5.0.2-Rational-CLM-ifix011 or 6.0.0-Rational-CLM-ifix005 to resolve the man-in-the-middle attack surface. Network administrators should implement robust encryption protocols including tls 1.2 or higher for all communications between reporting clients and servers, and establish proper certificate validation mechanisms to prevent certificate spoofing attacks. Additionally, organizations should conduct comprehensive network security assessments to identify and remediate any other potential man-in-the-middle vulnerabilities within their IBM Rational CLM environments, while implementing network monitoring solutions to detect suspicious traffic patterns that may indicate active exploitation attempts. The vulnerability's impact on the ATT&CK framework aligns with techniques involving credential access and network sniffing, emphasizing the importance of proper network security controls and secure communication protocols to prevent unauthorized information disclosure.