CVE-2023-27873: IBM Aspera Faspex information disclosure

Published Mar 20, 2023
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Updated

IBM Aspera Faspex 4.4.2 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive credential information using specially crafted XML input. IBM X-Force ID: 249654.

Other sources

IBM Aspera Faspex could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive credential information using specially crafted XML input.

IBM

Affected Software

4 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

Event History

Mar 20, 2023
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Mar 21, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:37 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-27873.

2

What is the title of the vulnerability?

The title of the vulnerability is 'IBM Aspera Faspex could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive credential information'.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-27873?

The severity of CVE-2023-27873 is medium.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-27873?

IBM Aspera Faspex versions 4.4.2, 4.4.2-patch_level_1, and 4.4.2-patch_level_2 are affected by CVE-2023-27873.

5

How can a remote authenticated attacker exploit CVE-2023-27873?

A remote authenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2023-27873 by using specially crafted XML input to obtain sensitive credential information.

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