CVE-2019-4512:Information disclosure vulnerability in IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6.1.1 where error messages reveal sensitive information that could be leveraged in subsequent attacks.

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IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6.1.1 contains an information disclosure vulnerability in which error messages leak sensitive details that could aid attackers in planning further compromise of the system. The issue is exploitable remotely over a network and requires low privileges, with no user interaction. The CVSS v3.0 base score is 4.3 (Medium), with low impact to confidentiality and no impact to availability or integrity, and exploitation is currently unproven. IBM has documented the vulnerability and provided an official fix via Security Bulletin 1075413, and it is tracked in X-Force with ID 164554. The recommended remediation is to apply the official patch/upgrade to a fixed version.

Overview

IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6.1.1 exposes sensitive information through error messages, constituting an information disclosure vulnerability. The flaw can be triggered remotely over the network with low privileges and no user interaction, potentially enabling attackers to gain details that aid further attacks. The vulnerability carries a CVSS v3.0 score of 4.3 (Medium), and IBM has published an official fix in the accompanying security bulletin (1075413). X-Force also references this vulnerability as 164554.

Remediation

  • Apply the official fix from IBM: patch or upgrade Maximo Asset Management to the version that includes the fix as described in IBM Security Bulletin 1075413.
  • If immediate patching is not possible, implement mitigations: configure application error handling to avoid exposing sensitive details in user-facing messages (use generic errors), and ensure detailed error information is accessible only to administrators.
  • Reduce exposure: limit network access to the Maximo server with firewalls/VPNs and enforce least-privilege access for users to minimize potential impact.
  • Validate and verify: after applying the fix, test to confirm error messages no longer leak sensitive information and monitor for related security events.

References

  • IBM Security Bulletin 1075413 (Maximo Asset Management) — https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1075413
  • X-Force vulnerability report for CVE-2019-4512 (ID 164554) — https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/164554

Industry ExposureMost to least
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  1. Other Services (except Public Administration): Low
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  2. Accommodation & Food Services: Low
    Accommodation & Food Services
  3. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services: Low
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  4. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting: Low
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  5. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation: Low
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  6. Construction: Low
    Construction
  7. Educational Services: Low
    Educational Services
  8. Finance and Insurance: Low
    Finance and Insurance
  9. Health Care & Social Assistance: Low
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  10. Information: Low
    Information
  11. Management of Companies & Enterprises: Low
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  12. Manufacturing: Low
    Manufacturing
  13. Mining: Low
    Mining
  14. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services: Low
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  15. Public Administration: Low
    Public Administration
  16. Real Estate Rental & Leasing: Low
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  17. Retail Trade: Low
    Retail Trade
  18. Transportation & Warehousing: Low
    Transportation & Warehousing
  19. Utilities: Low
    Utilities
  20. Wholesale Trade: Low
    Wholesale Trade

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