VDB-238779 · CVE-2023-22870 · XFDB 244121

IBM Aspera Faspex 5.0.5 cleartext storage

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in IBM Aspera Faspex 5.0.5. This affects an unknown part. Performing a manipulation results in cleartext storage. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2023-22870. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in IBM Aspera Faspex 5.0.5. This affects some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cleartext storage vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-312. The product stores sensitive information in cleartext within a resource that might be accessible to another control sphere. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

IBM Aspera Faspex 5.0.5 transmits sensitive information in cleartext which could be obtained by an attacker using man in the middle techniques. IBM X-Force ID: 244121.

The weakness was shared 09/05/2023. It is possible to read the advisory at ibm.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-22870 since 01/09/2023. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1555 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (244121). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Vendor

Name

Aspera Faspex

Version

5.0.5

License

commercial

Website

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

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.7

VulDB Base Score: 3.7
VulDB Temp Score: 3.6
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CNA Base Score: 5.9
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cleartext storage
CWE: CWE-312 / CWE-310
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

01/09/2023 🔍
09/05/2023 +238 days 🔍
09/05/2023 +0 days 🔍
09/30/2023 +25 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-22870 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-22870
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-238779
X-Force: 244121

Entryinfo

Created: 09/05/2023 07:22
Updated: 09/30/2023 16:05
Changes: 09/05/2023 07:22 (49), 09/30/2023 16:05 (1)
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