CVE-2023-35898: IBM InfoSphere Information Server information disclosure

Published Jul 17, 2023
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Updated

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 could allow an authenticated user to obtain sensitive information due to an insecure security configuration in InfoSphere Data Flow Designer. IBM X-Force ID: 259352.

Other sources

IBM InfoSphere Information Server could allow an authenticated user to obtain sensitive information due to an insecure security configuration in InfoSphere Data Flow Designer.

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
IBM InfoSphere Information Server<=11.7
IBM InfoSphere Information Server=11.7
IBM AIX
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
All of the following
IBM InfoSphere Information Server=11.7
Any of the following
IBM AIX
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Jul 17, 2023
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Jul 19, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:46 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:46 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
01:15 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-35898?

CVE-2023-35898 is a vulnerability in IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 that allows an authenticated user to obtain sensitive information due to an insecure security configuration in InfoSphere Data Flow Designer.

2

How can an authenticated user exploit CVE-2023-35898?

An authenticated user can exploit CVE-2023-35898 by leveraging the insecure security configuration in InfoSphere Data Flow Designer to obtain sensitive information.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-35898?

CVE-2023-35898 has a severity score of 6.5, which is considered medium.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-35898?

To fix CVE-2023-35898, apply the patch provided by IBM for InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 using the following link: [https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/878310](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/878310).

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-35898?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-35898 on the following pages: [IBM Support Page](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7009205) and [IBM X-Force ID](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/259352).

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