#VU89605 Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Log Files in IBM Spectrum Virtualize - CVE-2022-43870

Vulnerability identifier: #VU89605

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-43870

CWE-ID: CWE-532

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM Spectrum Virtualize
Server applications / Virtualization software

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to IBM Spectrum Virtualize could disclose SNMPv3 server credentials to an authenticated user in log files. A local user can read the log files and gain access to sensitive data.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Spectrum Virtualize: before 8.3.1.9

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External links
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6858045
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/239540

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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.