#VU84535 Incorrect authorization in IBM Aspera Faspex for Windows and IBM Aspera Faspex for Linux - CVE-2023-30995

Vulnerability identifier: #VU84535

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-30995

CWE-ID: CWE-863

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions. A remote attacker can trigger the vulnerability and bypass IP whitelist restrictions using a specially crafted HTTP request.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Aspera Faspex for Windows: All versions

IBM Aspera Faspex for Linux: All versions

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External links
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7029681
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/254268
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7048851

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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.