SB2024032206 - Inadequate encryption strength in IBM Security Directory Server Products
Published: March 22, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024032206
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Inadequate Encryption Strength (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-32342)
CWE-ID: CWE-326 - Inadequate Encryption Strength
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to IBM GSKit is using weak cryptographic algorithms. A remote attacker can send an overly large number of trial messages for decryption and perform a timing-based side channel attack against the RSA Decryption implementation.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.