CVE-2019-4244 Missing authorization in SmartCloud Analytics

Critical 9.1 Published 10 Dec 2019 Updated 17 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can gain unauthorized access and control over Zookeeper installations due to missing authentication in IBM SmartCloud Analytics.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2019-4244?

CVE-2019-4244 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in IBM SmartCloud Analytics, published on 10 Dec 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM SmartCloud Analytics 1.3.1 through 1.3.5 could allow a remote attacker to gain unauthorized information and unrestricted control over Zookeeper installations due to missing authentication. IBM X-Force ID: 159518.

Weakness: CWE-306

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-4244?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Smartcloud Analytics Log Analysis.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4244?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-4244 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2019-4244 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-4244 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8jfm-678p-xw3j.