CVE-2023-22878 — MEDIUM (6.2)

Vulnerability Description

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 244373.

CVSS Score

6.2

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Infosphere Information Server	11.7
Ibm	Aix	-
Linux	Linux Kernel	-
Microsoft	Windows	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-312

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/244373VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6988155PatchVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/244373VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6988155PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-22878?

CVE-2023-22878 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM). IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 244373.

How severe is CVE-2023-22878?

CVE-2023-22878 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-22878?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Infosphere Information Server, Ibm Aix, Linux Linux Kernel, Microsoft Windows.