VDB-223489 · CVE-2023-27873 · XFDB 249654

IBM Aspera Faspex 4.4.2 XML information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM Aspera Faspex 4.4.2. It has been rated as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the component XML Handler. This manipulation causes information disclosure. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2023-27873. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in IBM Aspera Faspex 4.4.2. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the component XML Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

IBM Aspera Faspex 4.4.2 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive credential information using specially crafted XML input. IBM X-Force ID: 249654.

The weakness was shared 03/21/2023. The advisory is shared at ibm.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-27873 since 03/06/2023. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1592 for this issue.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (249654). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Vendor

Name

Aspera Faspex

Version

4.4.2

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.ibm.com/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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CNA Base Score: 6.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

03/06/2023 🔍
03/21/2023 +15 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-27873 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-27873
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-223489
X-Force: 249654

Entryinfo

Created: 03/21/2023 16:38
Changes: 03/21/2023 16:38 (51)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.