Session fixation in IBM Aspera Shares



Published: 2024-09-19
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-38018
CWE-ID CWE-384
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		IBM Aspera Shares
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor IBM Corporation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Session Fixation

EUVDB-ID: #VU97582

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-38018

CWE-ID: CWE-384 - Session Fixation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to impersonate another user on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to IBM Aspera Shares does not invalidate session after a password change. A remote user can impersonate another user on the system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Aspera Shares: before 1.10.0 PL3

External links

http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7164325


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.



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