IBM i & Db2 Mirror Browser Leak Clear-Text Passwords in Memory
CVE-2023-47741 Published on December 18, 2023
IBM i information disclosure
IBM i 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, IBM i Db2 Mirror for i 7.4 and 7.5 web browser clients may leave clear-text passwords in browser memory that can be viewed using common browser tools before the memory is garbage collected. A malicious actor with access to the victim's PC could exploit this vulnerability to gain access to the IBM i operating system. IBM X-Force ID: 272532.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-47741 can be exploited with physical access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low 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.
Products Associated with CVE-2023-47741
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Affected Versions
IBM i:- Version 7.3, 7.4, 7.5 is affected.
- Version 7.4, 7.5 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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