Vulnerability identifier: #VU87716

Vulnerability risk: Medium

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-47147

CWE-ID: CWE-73

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to overwrite a log message under specific conditions.

The vulnerability exists due to application allows an attacker to control path of the files to delete. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and overwrite a log message under specific conditions.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Sterling Secure Proxy: All versions

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External links
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7142038
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/270598

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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.