IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0/8.0/8.5/9.0 SAML Response information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0/8.0/8.5/9.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component SAML Response Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to information disclosure. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-1614. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0/8.0/8.5/9.0 (Application Server Software). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component SAML Response Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 using malformed SAML responses from the SAML identity provider could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 144270.

The bug was discovered 06/21/2018. The weakness was shared 06/21/2018 as swg22016887 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at www-01.ibm.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-1614 since 12/13/2017. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1592.

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 371191 (IBM WebSphere Application Server Information Disclosure Vulnerability(swg22016887)).

Applying the patch APAR PI78804 is able to eliminate this problem. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityTracker (ID 1041168†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Patch: APAR PI78804

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: swg22016887
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2018-1614 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-1614
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-119824
X-Force: 144270
SecurityTracker: 1041168

Entryinfo

Created: 06/23/2018 19:39
Updated: 03/28/2023 16:50
Changes: 06/23/2018 19:39 (75), 02/21/2020 13:27 (3), 03/28/2023 16:43 (4), 03/28/2023 16:50 (13)
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