IBM API Connect up to 5.0.7.2 input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in IBM API Connect up to 5.0.7.2. The affected element is an unknown function of the component API. The manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2017-1555. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM API Connect up to 5.0.7.2 (Automation Software). It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown part of the component API. 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 API Connect 5.0.0.0 through 5.0.7.2 could allow an authenticated user to generate an API token when not subscribed to the application plan. IBM X-Force ID: 131545.

The bug was discovered 09/21/2017. The weakness was shared 09/25/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at ibm.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-1555 since 11/30/2016. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. A authentication is necessary for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 01/14/2021). 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 vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 100973†). The entry VDB-107123 is related to this item. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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11/30/2016 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Researcher: IBM.
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CVE: CVE-2017-1555 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-1555
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-107124
X-Force: 131545
SecurityFocus: 100973 - IBM API Connect CVE-2017-1555 Security Bypass Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 09/26/2017 08:52
Updated: 01/14/2021 13:11
Changes: 09/26/2017 08:52 (61), 11/19/2019 15:52 (4), 01/14/2021 13:05 (2), 01/14/2021 13:11 (1)
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