IBM VSA Container: Sensitive Info Leak via Local File Access
CVE-2023-31001 Published on January 11, 2024
IBM Security Access Manager Container information disclosure
IBM Security Access Manager Container (IBM Security Verify Access Appliance 10.0.0.0 through 10.0.6.1 and IBM Security Verify Access Docker 10.0.6.1) temporarily stores sensitive information in files that could be accessed by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 254653.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-31001 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
Storing Passwords in a Recoverable Format
The storage of passwords in a recoverable format makes them subject to password reuse attacks by malicious users. In fact, it should be noted that recoverable encrypted passwords provide no significant benefit over plaintext passwords since they are subject not only to reuse by malicious attackers but also by malicious insiders. If a system administrator can recover a password directly, or use a brute force search on the available information, the administrator can use the password on other accounts.
Products Associated with CVE-2023-31001
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Affected Versions
IBM Security Verify Access Appliance:- Version 10.0.0.0, <= 10.0.6.1 is affected.
- Version 10.0.0.0, <= 10.0.6.1 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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