Vulnerability identifier: #VU85032

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-45182

CWE-ID: CWE-664

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM i Access Client Solutions
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor:

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to IBM i Access Client Solutions key for an encrypted password decoded. A local user can exploit this vulnerability to obtain the password to other systems.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7091942
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/268265

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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.