IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.3, 11.5, and 11.7 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques. IBM X-Force ID: 140089.
Weakness
The product transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors.
Affected Software
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infosphere_information_server | Ibm | 11.3 (including) | 11.3 (including) |
| Infosphere_information_server | Ibm | 11.5 (including) | 11.5 (including) |
| Infosphere_information_server | Ibm | 11.7 (including) | 11.7 (including) |
Potential Mitigations
Related Attack Patterns
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/102.html
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/117.html
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/383.html
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/477.html
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/65.html
References
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22015222
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041038
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/140089
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22015222
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041038
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/140089