#VU106236 Sensitive Cookie in HTTPS Session Without 'Secure' Attribute in IBM Aspera Faspex for Linux and IBM Aspera Faspex for Windows - CVE-2022-22403

Vulnerability identifier: #VU106236

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22403

CWE-ID: CWE-614

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM Aspera Faspex for Linux
Web applications / Other software
IBM Aspera Faspex for Windows
Web applications / Other software

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to IBM Aspera Faspex does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. A remote attacker can get the cookie values by sending a http:// link to a user or by planting this link in a site the user goes to. The cookie will be sent to the insecure link and the attacker can then obtain the cookie value by snooping the traffic.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Aspera Faspex for Linux: 5.0.0 - 5.0.1

IBM Aspera Faspex for Windows: 5.0.0 - 5.0.1

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External links
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6618965

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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.