VDB-293974 · CVE-2023-35017 · GCVE-0-2023-35017

IBM Security Verify Governance 10.0.2 Identity Manager cleartext transmission

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in IBM Security Verify Governance 10.0.2. Affected is an unknown function of the component Identity Manager. Executing a manipulation can lead to cleartext transmission. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2023-35017. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM Security Verify Governance 10.0.2. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the component Identity Manager. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cleartext transmission vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-319. The product transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

IBM Security Verify Governance 10.0.2 Identity Manager can transmit user credentials in clear text that could be obtained by an attacker using man in the middle techniques.

The advisory is available at ibm.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-35017 since 06/11/2023. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1040 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

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Productinfo

Vendor

Name

Security Verify Governance

Version

10.0.2

License

commercial

Website

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

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.8
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 transmission
CWE: CWE-319 / 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

06/11/2023 🔍
01/29/2025 +598 days 🔍
01/29/2025 +0 days 🔍
03/05/2025 +35 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-35017 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-35017
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-293974

Entryinfo

Created: 01/29/2025 07:41
Updated: 03/05/2025 05:39
Changes: 01/29/2025 07:41 (11), 01/29/2025 07:42 (19), 01/29/2025 07:45 (34), 03/05/2025 05:39 (1)
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Committer: mitr
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