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CVE-2018-1485: IBM BigFix Platform 9.2.0 through 9.2.14 and 9.5 through 9.5.9 does not renew a session variable after a su...

IBM BigFix Platform 9.2.0 through 9.2.14 and 9.5 through 9.5.9 does not renew a session variable after a successful authentication which could lead to session fixation/hijacking vulnerability. This could force a user to utilize a cookie that may be known to an attacker. IBM X-Force ID: 140970.

LowCVSS 3.1Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

IBM BigFix Platform versions 9.2.0 through 9.2.14 and 9.5 through 9.5.9 may keep a session variable after login instead of renewing it. That can allow session fixation or hijacking if an attacker can make a user use a cookie already known to the attacker.

Executive priority

Treat as a low-severity hygiene fix unless affected BigFix systems are broadly accessible or administer sensitive endpoints. Because BigFix is operationally important, schedule vendor-guided remediation through normal patch governance rather than emergency response.

Technical view

The issue is session fixation in IBM BigFix Platform. CVSS 3.0 score is 3.1 with network attack vector, high attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, low confidentiality impact, and no integrity impact. IBM X-Force tracks it as 140970.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations running IBM BigFix Platform 9.2.0-9.2.14 or 9.5-9.5.9. The provided sources do not name other affected IBM products or components.

Exploitation context

CISA KEV is false, and the provided CVSS vector lists exploit maturity as unproven. No supplied source states active exploitation or public weaponization. The attack depends on session fixation conditions rather than simple unauthenticated compromise.

Researcher notes

The evidence is limited to CVE metadata, IBM advisory reference, and IBM X-Force entry. The source bundle does not include detailed patch version text, proof-of-concept status, or observed exploitation. Avoid expanding affected scope beyond the listed BigFix Platform ranges.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify any BigFix Platform deployments within the affected version ranges.
  • Review IBM advisory ibm10733605 for the vendor-supported fixed release or update path.
  • Upgrade affected deployments according to IBM guidance.
  • Limit access to BigFix management interfaces to trusted administrative networks where feasible.

Validation and detection

  • Compare installed BigFix Platform versions against 9.2.0-9.2.14 and 9.5-9.5.9.
  • Confirm remediation status against IBM advisory ibm10733605.
  • In authorized testing, verify sessions are renewed after successful authentication.
  • Review authentication logs for suspicious shared or reused session identifiers.
Prepared
Confidence
high
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Low
CVSS
3.1 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:H/AV:N/C:L/I:N/PR:L/S:U/UI:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
3.1CVSS 3.0LowCVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:H/AV:N/C:L/I:N/PR:L/S:U/UI:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O1.61.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

3.1Low
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2018-1485Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:H/AV:N/C:L/I:N/PR:L/S:U/UI:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMBigFix Platform9.5.9, 9.2.0, 9.2.14, 9.5.0Listed
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