IBM System X3250 M4 Intelligent Platform Management Interface cryptographic issue

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM System X3250 M4 and classified as problematic. This impacts an unknown function of the component Intelligent Platform Management Interface. The manipulation results in cryptographic issue. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2013-4038. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in IBM System X3250 M4 (the affected version is unknown). Affected is an unknown code of the component Intelligent Platform Management Interface. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cryptographic issue vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-310. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

The Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) implementation in Integrated Management Module (IMM) on IBM BladeCenter, Flex System, System x iDataPlex, and System x3### servers uses cleartext for password storage, which allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading a file.

The weakness was released 08/09/2013 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at xforce.iss.net. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2013-4038. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. A authentication is needed for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1600.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (86174), SecurityFocus (BID 61853†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-50213†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-64655 and VDB-64654. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Cryptographic issue
CWE: CWE-310
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03/24/2015 +581 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: xforce.iss.net
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CVE: CVE-2013-4038 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-4038
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-64656
X-Force: 86174
SecurityFocus: 61853 - Intelligent Platform Management Interface CVE-2013-4038 Remote Information Disclosure Weakness
Vulnerability Center: 50213 - IBM BladeCenter and Flex System x Remote Security Bypass due to Cleartext Password Storage, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/24/2015 15:54
Updated: 01/04/2022 13:10
Changes: 03/24/2015 15:54 (53), 06/29/2017 07:14 (4), 01/04/2022 13:10 (3)
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