Vulnerability identifier: #VU81037

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-35720

CWE-ID: CWE-327

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM Sterling External Authentication Server
Server applications / Other server solutions
IBM Sterling Secure Proxy
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

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

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

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Sterling External Authentication Server: All versions

IBM Sterling Secure Proxy: All versions

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External links
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6890663
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6890669

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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