IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5/9.0 Configuration File risky encryption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5/9.0. This impacts an unknown function of the component Configuration File Handler. Such manipulation leads to risky encryption. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2023-35890. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5/9.0 (Application Server Software). Affected by this issue is an unknown part of the component Configuration File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a risky encryption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-327. The product uses a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm or protocol. Impacted is confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5 and 9.0 could provide weaker than expected security, caused by the improper encoding in a local configuration file. IBM X-Force ID: 258637.

The weakness was shared 07/07/2023. The advisory is shared for download at ibm.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2023-35890 since 06/20/2023. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1600.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (258637). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Risky encryption
CWE: CWE-327 / CWE-310
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

06/20/2023 🔍
07/07/2023 +17 days 🔍
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07/25/2023 +18 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-35890 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-35890
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-233264
X-Force: 258637

Entryinfo

Created: 07/07/2023 07:06
Updated: 07/25/2023 10:22
Changes: 07/07/2023 07:06 (51), 07/25/2023 10:22 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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