#VU73780 Improper access control in IBM Aspera Faspex for Linux - CVE-2023-27875

Vulnerability identifier: #VU73780

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-27875

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to change credentials of other application users.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote authenticated user can change credentials of other application users and gain access to their accounts.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Aspera Faspex for Linux: 5.0.4

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External links
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/249847
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6963662

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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.