#VU95270 Improper access control in Security Verify Access Docker - CVE-2023-30997

Vulnerability identifier: #VU95270

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-30997

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Security Verify Access Docker
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A local user can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Security Verify Access Docker : before 10.0.8

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External links
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7158790
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/254638

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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.