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CVE-2019-4051

5.3 · MEDIUM

Some URIs in IBM API Connect 2018.1 and 2018.4.1.3 disclose system specification information like the machine id, system uuid, filesystem paths, network interface names along with their mac addresses.

Published Apr 8, 2019CWE-200EPSS 1.70%

Overview

CVE-2019-4051 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 8, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Some URIs in IBM API Connect 2018.1 and 2018.4.1.3 disclose system specification information like the machine id, system uuid, filesystem paths, network interface names along with their mac addresses. An attacker can use this information in targeted attacks. IBM X-Force ID: 156542.

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-2019-4051?

CVE-2019-4051 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 8, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2019-4051?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2019-4051?

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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