IBM PowerSC 1.3/2.0/2.1 Cryptographic Algorithm risky encryption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in IBM PowerSC 1.3/2.0/2.1. Affected is an unknown function of the component Cryptographic Algorithm. This manipulation causes risky encryption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2023-50937. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in IBM PowerSC 1.3/2.0/2.1 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the component Cryptographic Algorithm. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a risky encryption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-327. The product uses a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm or protocol. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

IBM PowerSC 1.3, 2.0, and 2.1 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 275117.

The weakness was published 02/02/2024. The advisory is shared at ibm.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-50937 since 12/16/2023. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1600 for this issue.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (275117). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Risky encryption
CWE: CWE-327 / CWE-310
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

12/16/2023 🔍
02/02/2024 +48 days 🔍
02/02/2024 +0 days 🔍
02/24/2024 +22 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-50937 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-50937
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-252625
X-Force: 275117

Entryinfo

Created: 02/02/2024 07:10
Updated: 02/24/2024 13:07
Changes: 02/02/2024 07:10 (51), 02/24/2024 13:07 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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