CVE-2023-25685: Medium severity ibm security guardium key lifecycle manager vulnerability

Published Mar 9, 2023
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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

5 affected componentsFixes available
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

Event History

Mar 9, 2023
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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