IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0 input validation

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A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0. This affects an unknown part. The manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2017-1428. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

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A vulnerability was found in IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0 (Business Process Management Software). It has been classified as critical. Affected is some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0 could allow a remote attacker to hijack the clicking action of the victim. By persuading a victim to visit a malicious Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to hijack the victim's click actions and possibly launch further attacks against the victim. IBM X-Force ID: 127583.

The bug was discovered 08/25/2017. The weakness was shared 08/29/2017 (Website). The advisory is available at ibm.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-1428 since 11/30/2016. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 01/10/2021). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 4 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The entries VDB-105953, VDB-105955 and VDB-105956 are related to this item. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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• Business Process Management Software

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• IBM

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• Cognos Analytics

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• 11.0

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• commercial

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• Vendor: https://www.ibm.com/

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