#VU75592 Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Log Files in IBM MQ - CVE-2023-28950

Vulnerability identifier: #VU75592

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-28950

CWE-ID: CWE-532

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM MQ
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to software stores sensitive information into trace files. A local user can read the trace files and gain access to sensitive data.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM MQ: 8.0, 8.0.0.0 - 8.0.0.16, 9.0.0 - 9.0.5.0, 9.1.0.0 - 9.1.5.0, 9.2 IT40099, 9.2.0.0 - 9.2.5 CD, 9.3, 9.3.0.0 - 9.3.0.4, 9.3.1 - 9.3.1.1, 9.3.2.0

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External links
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6985837

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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.