CVE-2022-35720: IBM Sterling External Authentication Server information disclosure

Published Jan 31, 2023
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Updated

axios could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the leak of sensitive information in the cookie header. By persuading a victim to connect a specially-crafted Web site, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information, and use this information to launch further attacks against the affected system.

Other sources

IBM Sterling External Authentication Server 6.1.0 and IBM Sterling Secure Proxy 6.0.3 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms during installation that could allow a local attacker to decrypt sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 231373.

MITRE

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
IBM Sterling Secure Proxy<=6.0.3
IBM Sterling External Authentication Server=6.1.0
IBM Sterling Secure Proxy=6.0.3
IBM AIX
IBM Linux On Ibm Z
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Jan 31, 2023
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Feb 8, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:24 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:24 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Jul 4, 56559
Event
via IBM·11:23 PM

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2022-35720.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2022-35720?

CVE-2022-35720 has a severity level of medium.

3

Which products are affected by CVE-2022-35720?

IBM Sterling External Authentication Server 6.1.0 and IBM Sterling Secure Proxy 6.0.3 are affected by CVE-2022-35720.

4

How can a local attacker exploit CVE-2022-35720?

A local attacker can exploit CVE-2022-35720 by using weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms during installation to decrypt sensitive information.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-35720?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2022-35720. You can find the patch [here](https://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/swg/selectFixes?parent=ibm%7EOther%20software&product=ibm/Other+software/Sterling+Secure+Proxy&release=6.0.3.0&platform=All&function=all).

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