VDB-96489 · CVE-2016-9703 · BID 95327

IBM Security Identity Manager Virtual Appliance Session Invalidation session fixiation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in IBM Security Identity Manager Virtual Appliance. This affects an unknown function of the component Session Invalidation. Performing a manipulation results in session fixiation. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2016-9703. The attack may be carried out on the physical device. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in IBM Security Identity Manager Virtual Appliance (Access Management Software) (affected version unknown). This affects an unknown functionality of the component Session Invalidation. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a session fixiation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-384. Authenticating a user, or otherwise establishing a new user session, without invalidating any existing session identifier gives an attacker the opportunity to steal authenticated sessions. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

IBM Security Identity Manager Virtual Appliance does not invalidate session tokens which could allow an unauthorized user with physical access to the work station to obtain sensitive information.

The bug was discovered 01/05/2017. The weakness was shared 02/01/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared at ibm.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-9703 since 12/01/2016. An attack has to be approached locally. The successful exploitation needs a authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 27 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

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 95327†). The entries VDB-96490 and VDB-96492 are related to this item. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 2.2
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Class: Session fixiation
CWE: CWE-384
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Physical: Yes
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Timelineinfo

12/01/2016 🔍
01/05/2017 +35 days 🔍
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02/01/2017 +27 days 🔍
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02/02/2017 +1 days 🔍
11/11/2022 +2108 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-9703 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-9703
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-96489
SecurityFocus: 95327 - IBM Security Identity Manager Virtual Appliance Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-9703 - IBM - ISIM - Information Disclosure Issue
SecurityTracker: 1037765

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Entryinfo

Created: 02/02/2017 11:58
Updated: 11/11/2022 12:19
Changes: 02/02/2017 11:58 (60), 08/10/2020 06:58 (6), 11/11/2022 12:19 (2)
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Cache ID: 216:730:103

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