#VU102286 Improper Certificate Validation in IBM Security Verify Access - CVE-2023-43017

Vulnerability identifier: #VU102286

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-43017

CWE-ID: CWE-295

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM Security Verify Access
Server applications / Remote management servers, RDP, SSH

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote attacker can install a configuration file that could allow remote access.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Security Verify Access: All versions

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External links
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7106586
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/266155

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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