Insecure storage of credentials in IBM InfoSphere Information Server

1) Unprotected storage of credentials

EUVDB-ID: #VU76458

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-22878

CWE-ID: CWE-256 - Unprotected Storage of Credentials

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to other users' credentials.

The vulnerability exists due to application stored credentials in plain text on the system. A local user can view passwords in clear text.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM InfoSphere Information Server: before 11.7.1.4 Service pack 1

External links

http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/244373
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http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6988155

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.