VDB-238780 · CVE-2023-29261 · XFDB 252139

IBM Sterling Secure Proxy 6.0.3/6.1.0 sensitive information

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in IBM Sterling Secure Proxy 6.0.3/6.1.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code. Executing a manipulation can lead to sensitive information. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2023-29261. The attack needs to be launched locally. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in IBM Sterling Secure Proxy 6.0.3/6.1.0 (Business Process Management Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a sensitive information vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-922. The product stores sensitive information without properly limiting read or write access by unauthorized actors. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

IBM Sterling Secure Proxy 6.0.3 and 6.1.0 could allow a local user with specific information about the system to obtain privileged information due to inadequate memory clearing during operations. IBM X-Force ID: 252139.

The weakness was published 09/05/2023. The advisory is shared for download at ibm.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-29261 since 04/04/2023. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1592.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (252139). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Business Process Management Software

Vendor

Name

Sterling Secure Proxy

Version

License

commercial

Website

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

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.3

VulDB Base Score: 2.5
VulDB Temp Score: 2.4
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NVD Base Score: 5.5
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CNA Base Score: 5.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Sensitive information
CWE: CWE-922 / CWE-200 / CWE-284
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

04/04/2023 🔍
09/05/2023 +154 days 🔍
09/05/2023 +0 days 🔍
09/30/2023 +25 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-29261 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-29261
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-238780
X-Force: 252139

Entryinfo

Created: 09/05/2023 07:23
Updated: 09/30/2023 16:13
Changes: 09/05/2023 07:23 (50), 09/30/2023 16:13 (11)
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