CVE-2023-37396: IBM Aspera Faspex information disclosure

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2023-37396?

CVE-2023-37396 has been rated as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive information.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-37396?

To remediate CVE-2023-37396, it is recommended to upgrade IBM Aspera Faspex to version 5.0.8 or later.

Q: Who is affected by CVE-2023-37396?

CVE-2023-37396 affects local users with access to IBM Aspera Faspex versions 5.0.0 through 5.0.7.

Q: What data is potentially exposed due to CVE-2023-37396?

CVE-2023-37396 may expose sensitive information due to improper encryption of certain data.

Q: Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-37396?

There are currently no documented workarounds for CVE-2023-37396, so upgrading to a secure version is necessary.

Published Apr 18, 2024

Updated

IBM Aspera Faspex 5.0.0 through 5.0.7 could allow a local user to obtain sensitive information due to improper encryption of certain data. IBM X-Force ID: 259671.

Other sources

IBM Aspera Faspex could allow a local user to obtain sensitive information due to improper encryption of certain data.

— IBM

Affected Software

2 affected components

IBM Aspera Faspex 5<=5.0.0 - 5.0.7

IBM Aspera Faspex>=5.0.0<5.0.8

Event History

Apr 18, 2024

CVE Published

via IBM·12:00 AM

Apr 19, 2024

CVE Published

via MITRE·04:06 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·04:06 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·04:15 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

IBM-7148632

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-37396?

CVE-2023-37396 has been rated as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive information.

How do I fix CVE-2023-37396?

To remediate CVE-2023-37396, it is recommended to upgrade IBM Aspera Faspex to version 5.0.8 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2023-37396?