Description Preview
IBM Maximo Asset Management versions prior to 7.5.0.6 and SmartCloud Control Desk versions prior to 7.5.0.3 and 7.5.1.2 are affected by a vulnerability that enables remote authenticated users to circumvent intended access controls. This allows them to access communication logs associated with unrelated records through unspecified means.
Overview
This vulnerability in IBM Maximo Asset Management and SmartCloud Control Desk could be exploited by authenticated users to gain unauthorized access to communication logs of records they are not supposed to have access to. The issue was first made public on May 20, 2014, with the CVE ID CVE-2013-5460.
Remediation
To address this vulnerability, users of affected versions of IBM Maximo Asset Management and SmartCloud Control Desk should upgrade to the following versions or later:
- IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.5.0.6
- SmartCloud Control Desk 7.5.0.3
- SmartCloud Control Desk 7.5.1.2
It is recommended to apply the necessary patches and updates provided by IBM to mitigate the risk of unauthorized access to communication logs.
References
- IBM X-Force Exchange Advisory: IBM Maximo Asset Management CVE-2013-5460
- IBM Support Advisory: IBM Maximo Asset Management Security Bulletin
- IBM Support Advisory: IV46745 Security Bulletin
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- ConstructionConstruction
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- InformationInformation
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- MiningMining
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
