VDB-263056 · CVE-2023-40696 · XFDB 264939

IBM Cognos Controller 10.4.1/10.4.2/11.0.0 risky encryption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in IBM Cognos Controller 10.4.1/10.4.2/11.0.0. This affects an unknown part. Executing a manipulation can lead to risky encryption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2023-40696. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in IBM Cognos Controller 10.4.1/10.4.2/11.0.0 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown part. 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. CVE summarizes:

IBM Cognos Controller 10.4.1, 10.4.2, and 11.0.0 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 264939.

The advisory is shared for download at ibm.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-40696 since 08/18/2023. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. 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 (264939). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Business Process Management Software

Vendor

Name

Cognos Controller

Version

License

commercial

Website

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

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.7

VulDB Base Score: 3.7
VulDB Temp Score: 3.6
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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

08/18/2023 🔍
05/03/2024 +259 days 🔍
05/03/2024 +0 days 🔍
01/08/2025 +250 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-40696 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-40696
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-263056
X-Force: 264939

Entryinfo

Created: 05/03/2024 20:09
Updated: 01/08/2025 05:31
Changes: 05/03/2024 20:09 (64), 01/08/2025 05:31 (13)
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