IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1.7 and 11.2.0 does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts. IBM X-Force ID: 196339.
The product does not require that users should have strong passwords, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts.
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cognos_analytics | Ibm | 11.1.0 (including) | 11.1.7 (excluding) |
| Cognos_analytics | Ibm | 11.1.7 (including) | 11.1.7 (including) |
| Cognos_analytics | Ibm | 11.1.7-fixpack1 (including) | 11.1.7-fixpack1 (including) |
| Cognos_analytics | Ibm | 11.1.7-fixpack2 (including) | 11.1.7-fixpack2 (including) |
| Cognos_analytics | Ibm | 11.1.7-fixpack3 (including) | 11.1.7-fixpack3 (including) |
| Cognos_analytics | Ibm | 11.2.0 (including) | 11.2.0 (including) |
A product’s design should require adherance to an appropriate password policy. Specific password requirements depend strongly on contextual factors, but it is recommended to contain the following attributes:
Depending on the threat model, the password policy may include several additional attributes.
See NIST 800-63B [REF-1053] for further information on password requirements.