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CVE-2017-1272

3.7 · LOW

IBM Security Guardium 10.0 and 10.5 stores sensitive information in URL parameters.

Published Dec 17, 2018CWE-200EPSS 1.67%

Overview

CVE-2017-1272 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 17, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.7 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.7, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

IBM Security Guardium 10.0 and 10.5 stores sensitive information in URL parameters. This may lead to information disclosure if unauthorized parties have access to the URLs via server logs, referrer header or browser history. IBM X-Force ID: 124747. IBM X-Force ID: 124747.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-1272?

CVE-2017-1272 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 17, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.7 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2017-1272?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.7, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-1272?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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