#VU76254 Information exposure through externally-generated error message in IBM Guardium Data Encryption (GDE)


Published: 2023-05-17

Vulnerability identifier: #VU76254

Vulnerability risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-26272

CWE-ID: CWE-211

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM Guardium Data Encryption (GDE)
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the Guardium Cloud Key Manager (GCKM) while handling error conditions. A remote attacker can obtain sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Guardium Data Encryption (GDE): 4.0.0.5 - 4.0.0.6


External links
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6995161


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.


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