IBM Sterling Secure Proxy 6.0.3/6.1.0 memory clear flaw
CVE-2023-29261 Published on September 5, 2023
IBM Sterling Secure Proxy information disclosure
IBM Sterling Secure Proxy 6.0.3 and 6.1.0 could allow a local user with specific information about the system to obtain privileged information due to inadequate memory clearing during operations. IBM X-Force ID: 252139.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-29261 can be exploited with local system access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a high impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information
The software stores sensitive information without properly limiting read or write access by unauthorized actors. If read access is not properly restricted, then attackers can steal the sensitive information. If write access is not properly restricted, then attackers can modify and possibly delete the data, causing incorrect results and possibly a denial of service.
Products Associated with CVE-2023-29261
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Affected Versions
IBM Sterling Secure Proxy Version 6.0.3, 6.1.0 is affected by CVE-2023-29261Exploit Probability
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