What is the severity of CVE-2023-25685?

CVE-2023-25685 has a high severity due to its potential for an XML External Entity Injection attack.

How do I fix CVE-2023-25685?

To fix CVE-2023-25685, update to an IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager version that includes the necessary patches.

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2023-25685?

CVE-2023-25685 can be exploited through XML External Entity Injection, allowing attackers to expose sensitive information.

Which versions of IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager are affected by CVE-2023-25685?

IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager versions up to and including 4.1.1 are affected by CVE-2023-25685.

Can CVE-2023-25685 lead to a denial of service?

Yes, CVE-2023-25685 can potentially lead to a denial of service by consuming excessive memory resources.

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CVE-2023-25685

medium

5.5

9/3/2023

20/3/2023

CVE-2023-25685

First published: Thu Mar 09 2023(Updated: )

IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager is vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources.

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Ibm Security Key Lifecycle Manager	<=3.0
Ibm Security Key Lifecycle Manager	<=3.0.1
IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager	<=4.0
IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager	<=4.1
IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager	<=4.1.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-25685?
CVE-2023-25685 has a high severity due to its potential for an XML External Entity Injection attack.
How do I fix CVE-2023-25685?
To fix CVE-2023-25685, update to an IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager version that includes the necessary patches.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2023-25685?
CVE-2023-25685 can be exploited through XML External Entity Injection, allowing attackers to expose sensitive information.
Which versions of IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager are affected by CVE-2023-25685?
IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager versions up to and including 4.1.1 are affected by CVE-2023-25685.
Can CVE-2023-25685 lead to a denial of service?
Yes, CVE-2023-25685 can potentially lead to a denial of service by consuming excessive memory resources.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-25685?
CVE-2023-25685 has a high severity due to its potential for an XML External Entity Injection attack.
How do I fix CVE-2023-25685?
To fix CVE-2023-25685, update to an IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager version that includes the necessary patches.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2023-25685?
CVE-2023-25685 can be exploited through XML External Entity Injection, allowing attackers to expose sensitive information.
Which versions of IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager are affected by CVE-2023-25685?
IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager versions up to and including 4.1.1 are affected by CVE-2023-25685.
Can CVE-2023-25685 lead to a denial of service?
Yes, CVE-2023-25685 can potentially lead to a denial of service by consuming excessive memory resources.