Incorrect comparison in IBM Cloud Pak for Data
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2023-45133 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-697 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
Cloud Pak for Data Client/Desktop applications / Other client software |
| Vendor | IBM Corporation |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Incorrect Comparison
EUVDB-ID: #VU83234
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-45133
CWE-ID:
CWE-697 - Incorrect Comparison
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists in '@babel/traverse' and `babel-traverse`. A local user can execute arbitrary code during compilation, when using plugins that rely on the `path.evaluate()`or `path.evaluateTruthy()` internal Babel methods.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsCloud Pak for Data: before 4.8.5
CPE2.3http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7164076
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.
