Security Bulletin: ClearQuest Web parameter tampering to elevated privileges (CVE-2012-2164)

Summary

The IBM Rational ClearQuest Web client is subject to an elevated privileges attack. This allows an attacker to access the Site Administration menu.

Vulnerability Details

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CVE ID: CVE-2012-2164****

Description: The ClearQuest Web client is subject to an elevated privileges attack on the Site Administration menu. This allows the attacker to adjust parameters which can affect the performance of the ClearQuest Web system.

This attack requires the attacker to have already logged into ClearQuest web client as a valid user. It is then possible for this user to elevate their privilege and access the Site Administration menu.

CVSS Base Score: 5.5 **CVSS Temporal Score:**See <https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75039&gt; for the current score *CVSS Environmental Score:**Undefined CVSS Vector: (AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:N)

Affected Products and Versions

Any supported ClearQuest Web platform.

Remediation/Fixes

Upgrade to ClearQuest version 7.1.2.7 or 8.0.0.3:

• 8.0.0.3: Download document 4032773
• 7.1.2.7: Download document 4032770

Workarounds and Mitigations

Workarounds: Use the desktop clients.

Mitigation: Monitor the Site Administration parameters for any changes. Do not give untrusted users ClearQuest accounts. Use LDAP authentication with password strength and aging policies to mitigate against unauthorized access.