CVE-2023-40696 — MEDIUM (5.9)

Vulnerability Description

IBM Cognos Controller 10.4.1, 10.4.2, and 11.0.0 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 264939.

CVSS Score

5.9

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Cognos Controller	10.4.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-327

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/264939Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7149876Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/264939Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7149876Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-40696?

CVE-2023-40696 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). IBM Cognos Controller 10.4.1, 10.4.2, and 11.0.0 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 264939.

How severe is CVE-2023-40696?

CVE-2023-40696 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-40696?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Cognos Controller.