Information disclosure in IBM WebSphere Application Server

1) Inadequate Encryption Strength

EUVDB-ID: #VU71483

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-43917

CWE-ID: CWE-326 - Inadequate Encryption Strength

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to the IBM WebSphere Application Server traditional container uses weaker than expected cryptographic keys that could allow an attacker to decrypt sensitive information.A remote attacker can gain access to sensitive information.

Note, this affects only the containerized version of WebSphere Application Server traditional.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM WebSphere Application Server: 8.5.5.17 - 9.0.5.14

External links

http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6857007

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.