CVE-2023-27871: IBM Aspera Faspex information disclosure

Published Mar 20, 2023
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Updated

IBM Aspera Faspex 4.4.2 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive credential information for an external user, using a specially crafted SQL query. IBM X-Force ID: 249613.

Other sources

IBM Aspera Faspex could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive credential information for an external user, using a specially crafted SQL query.

Affected Software

8 affected components
IBM Aspera Faspex<=4.4.2
IBM Aspera Faspex=4.4.2-patch_level_1
IBM Aspera Faspex=4.4.2-patch_level_2
Linux Linux Kernel
All of the following
Any of the following
IBM Aspera Faspex<=4.4.2
IBM Aspera Faspex=4.4.2-patch_level_1
IBM Aspera Faspex=4.4.2-patch_level_2
Linux Linux Kernel

Event History

Mar 20, 2023
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Mar 21, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:29 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID of this vulnerability is CVE-2023-27871.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2023-27871?

The severity level of CVE-2023-27871 is high.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2023-27871?

The affected software for CVE-2023-27871 is IBM Aspera Faspex version 4.4.2.

4

How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2023-27871?

A remote attacker can exploit CVE-2023-27871 by using a specially crafted SQL query to obtain sensitive credential information for an external user.

5

Is there a patch or fix available for CVE-2023-27871?

Yes, there is a patch available for CVE-2023-27871. Please refer to IBM's support page for more information.

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