CVE-2018-1509

Name: CVE-2018-1509
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-02T15:29:01.83+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.87%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1509 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Security Guardium EcoSystem 10.5 does not validate, or incorrectly validates, a certificate.This weakness might allow an attacker to spoof a trusted entity by using a man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack. The software might connect to a malicious host while believing it is a trusted host, or the software might be deceived into accepting spoofed data that appears to originate from a trusted host. EPSS estimates a 0.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Security Guardium EcoSystem 10.5 does not validate, or incorrectly validates, a certificate.This weakness might allow an attacker to spoof a trusted entity by using a man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack. The software might connect to a malicious host while believing it is a trusted host, or the software might be deceived into accepting spoofed data that appears to originate from a trusted host. IBM X-Force ID: 141417.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.87%

54.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-295

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Guardium	10.5

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10730321Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041759Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/141417VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10730321Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041759Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/141417VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 2, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1509?

How severe is CVE-2018-1509?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1509 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1509?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST