VDB-75524 · CVE-2014-4778 · BID 74818

IBM License Metric Tool up to 9.1.0.1 Login Page frame input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in IBM License Metric Tool up to 9.1.0.1. This impacts an unknown function of the component Login Page. Such manipulation of the argument frame leads to input validation. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2014-4778. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM License Metric Tool up to 9.1.0.1 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown functionality of the component Login Page. The manipulation of the argument frame with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is integrity. CVE summarizes:

IBM License Metric Tool 9 before 9.1.0.2 and Endpoint Manager for Software Use Analysis 9 before 9.1.0.2 do not send an X-Frame-Options HTTP header in response to requests for the login page, which allows remote attackers to conduct clickjacking attacks via vectors involving a FRAME element.

The weakness was shared 05/25/2015 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at www-01.ibm.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2014-4778 since 07/09/2014. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 9.1.0.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at SecurityFocus (BID 74818†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-50555†). The entry VDB-75523 is related to this item. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • IBM Endpoint Manager for Software Use Analysis up to 9.1.0.1
  • IBM License Metric Tool up to 9.1.0.1

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: License Metric Tool 9.1.0.2

Timelineinfo

07/09/2014 🔍
04/03/2015 +268 days 🔍
04/03/2015 +0 days 🔍
05/25/2015 +52 days 🔍
05/25/2015 +0 days 🔍
05/26/2015 +1 days 🔍
06/14/2015 +19 days 🔍
06/30/2017 +747 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: www-01.ibm.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2014-4778 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-4778
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-75524
SecurityFocus: 74818 - IBM License Metric Tool CVE-2014-4778 Clickjacking Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 50555 - IBM License Metric Tool and Endpoint Manager for Software Use Analysis 9 before 9.1.0.2 Remote Clickjacking via Frame Element, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 05/26/2015 10:26
Updated: 06/30/2017 06:00
Changes: 05/26/2015 10:26 (59), 06/30/2017 06:00 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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