CVE-2022-43928: IBM Db2 Mirror for i information disclosure

Published Apr 5, 2023
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Updated

The IBM Toolbox for Java (Db2 Mirror for i 7.4 and 7.5) could allow a user to obtain sensitive information, caused by utilizing a Java string for processing. Since Java strings are immutable, their contents exist in memory until garbage collected. This means sensitive data could be visible in memory over an indefinite amount of time. IBM has addressed this issue by reducing the amount of time the sensitive data is visible in memory. IBM X-Force ID: 241675.

Other sources

The IBM Toolbox for Java could allow a user to obtain sensitive information, caused by utilizing a Java string for processing. Since Java strings are immutable, their contents exist in memory until garbage collected. This means sensitive data could be visible in memory over an indefinite amount of time. IBM has addressed this issue by reducing the amount of time the sensitive data is visible in memory.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
IBM Db2 Mirror for i=7.4
IBM Db2 Mirror for i=7.5
IBM Db2 Mirror for i<=7.4
IBM Db2 Mirror for i<=7.5

Event History

Apr 5, 2023
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Apr 7, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:37 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-43928?

CVE-2022-43928 has been assessed with a moderate severity level due to its potential for sensitive information exposure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-43928?

To remediate CVE-2022-43928, apply the available patches SF99668 for version 7.4 and SF99951 for version 7.5 of IBM Db2 Mirror for i.

3

What are the affected versions in CVE-2022-43928?

CVE-2022-43928 affects IBM Db2 Mirror for i versions 7.4 and 7.5.

4

What kind of data is at risk with CVE-2022-43928?

CVE-2022-43928 involves the risk of exposure of sensitive data that remains in memory due to Java string immutability.

5

Which product is associated with CVE-2022-43928?

CVE-2022-43928 is associated with IBM Db2 Mirror for i.

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