IBM Aspera Faspex <=5.0.7 Local User Sensitive Data via Improper Encryption
CVE-2023-37396 Published on April 19, 2024
IBM Aspera Faspex information disclosure
IBM Aspera Faspex 5.0.0 through 5.0.7 could allow a local user to obtain sensitive information due to improper encryption of certain data. IBM X-Force ID: 259671.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-37396 is exploitable with local system access, and requires small amount of user privileges. 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 small impact on confidentiality, a small impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm
The use of a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm is an unnecessary risk that may result in the exposure of sensitive information. The use of a non-standard algorithm is dangerous because a determined attacker may be able to break the algorithm and compromise whatever data has been protected. Well-known techniques may exist to break the algorithm.
Products Associated with CVE-2023-37396
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Affected Versions
IBM Aspera Faspex:- Version 5.0.0, <= 5.0.7 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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