#VU97582 Session Fixation in IBM Aspera Shares - CVE-2023-38018

Vulnerability identifier: #VU97582

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-38018

CWE-ID: CWE-384

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM Aspera Shares
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to impersonate another user on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to IBM Aspera Shares does not invalidate session after a password change. A remote user can impersonate another user on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Aspera Shares: 1.10.0 PL2

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External links
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7164325

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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.