SB2024032909 - Observable discrepancy in IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus Transport Module Common Integration Library



SB2024032909 - Observable discrepancy in IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus Transport Module Common Integration Library

Published: March 29, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024032909
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Observable discrepancy (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-51437)

CWE-ID: CWE-203 - Observable discrepancy

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication.

The vulnerability exists due to observable timing discrepancy in SASL authentication provider. A remote attacker can forge a SASL Role Token that will pass signature verification and bypass SASL authentication.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.