Insufficiently protected credentials in IBM i

1) Insufficiently protected credentials

EUVDB-ID: #VU85318

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-47741

CWE-ID: CWE-522 - Insufficiently Protected Credentials

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a user with physical access to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to 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 user with access to the victim's PC could exploit this vulnerability to gain access to the IBM i operating system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM i: 7.3 - 7.5

External links

http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7097785

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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