IBM Cognos Server 10.1.1/10.2 Log File log file

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in IBM Cognos Server 10.1.1/10.2. Impacted is an unknown function of the component Log File. This manipulation causes log file. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2016-9985. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM Cognos Server 10.1.1/10.2 (Business Process Management Software). It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the component Log File. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a log file vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-532. Information written to log files can be of a sensitive nature and give valuable guidance to an attacker or expose sensitive user information. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

IBM Cognos Server 10.1.1 and 10.2 stores highly sensitive information in log files that could be read by a local user. IBM Reference #: 1999671.

The bug was discovered 03/03/2017. The weakness was shared 03/08/2017 as 1999671 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at ibm.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2016-9985 since 12/16/2016. An attack has to be approached locally. A single authentication is required for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1592 for this issue.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 5 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 96962†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Log file
CWE: CWE-532 / CWE-200 / CWE-284
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: 1999671
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-9985 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-9985
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-97729
SecurityFocus: 96962 - IBM Cognos Business Intelligence Server CVE-2016-9985 Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-9985 - IBM - Cognos Server - Information Disclosure Issue

Entryinfo

Created: 03/08/2017 23:53
Changes: 03/08/2017 23:53 (67)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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