#VU77146 Active Debug Code in IBM TXSeries for Multiplatforms - CVE-2023-33848

Vulnerability identifier: #VU77146

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-33848

CWE-ID: CWE-489

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM TXSeries for Multiplatforms
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application. A remote privileged user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.;

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM TXSeries for Multiplatforms: before 8.2.0.2

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External links
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7001683
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/257104
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7001681
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7001647

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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.