#VU84740 Information disclosure in IBM SPSS Modeler - CVE-2023-33842

Vulnerability identifier: #VU84740

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-33842

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM SPSS Modeler
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 IBM SPSS Modeler on Windows requires the end user to have access to the server SSL key. A local user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM SPSS Modeler: 17.0 - 18.5

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External links
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/256117
https://
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7004299

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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.