Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM i Access Client Solutions



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 3
CVE-ID CVE-2023-45185
CVE-2023-45184
CVE-2023-45182
CWE-ID CWE-863
CWE-664
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 IBM i Access Client Solutions
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor IBM Corporation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.

1) Incorrect authorization

EUVDB-ID: #VU85034

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-45185

CWE-ID: CWE-863 - Incorrect Authorization

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute remote code on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper authority checks. A remote user can trigger the vulnerability to perform operations on the PC under the user's authority.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM i Access Client Solutions: before 1.1.9.4

CPE2.3 External links

http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7091942


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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

2) Improper control of a resource through its lifetime

EUVDB-ID: #VU85033

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-45184

CWE-ID: CWE-664 - Improper control of a resource through its lifetime

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application. A remote attacker can obtain a decryption key due to improper authority checks.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM i Access Client Solutions: before 1.1.9.4

CPE2.3 External links

http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7091942


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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

3) Improper control of a resource through its lifetime

EUVDB-ID: #VU85032

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-45182

CWE-ID: CWE-664 - Improper control of a resource through its lifetime

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to IBM i Access Client Solutions key for an encrypted password decoded. A local user can exploit this vulnerability to obtain the password to other systems.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM i Access Client Solutions: before 1.1.9.4

CPE2.3 External links

http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7091942


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.



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