#VU76254 Information exposure through externally-generated error message in IBM Guardium Data Encryption (GDE) - CVE-2023-26272

Vulnerability identifier: #VU76254

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-26272

CWE-ID: CWE-211

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM Guardium Data Encryption (GDE)
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the Guardium Cloud Key Manager (GCKM) while handling error conditions. A remote attacker can obtain sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Guardium Data Encryption (GDE): 4.0.0.5 - 4.0.0.6

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External links
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6995161

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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.