SB2024080513 - Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM TXSeries for Multiplatforms



SB2024080513 - Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM TXSeries for Multiplatforms

Published: August 5, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024080513
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 3
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 33% Low 67%
  • Low
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 3 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Cross-site scripting (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-22344)

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data. A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.


2) Insufficiently protected credentials (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-22345)

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

The vulnerability exists due to IBM TXSeries for Multiplatforms uses an insecure method that is susceptible to unauthorized interception and/or retrieval. A local user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.


3) Use of Web Browser Cache Containing Sensitive Information (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-22343)

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

The vulnerability exists due to IBM TXSeries for Multiplatforms allows web pages to be stored locally. A local user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.