CVE-2023-37397: IBM Aspera Faspex data manipulation

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2023-37397?

The severity of CVE-2023-37397 is concerning because it pertains to improper encryption of sensitive information.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-37397?

To fix CVE-2023-37397, upgrade IBM Aspera Faspex to a version newer than 5.0.7.

Q: What versions of IBM Aspera Faspex are affected by CVE-2023-37397?

CVE-2023-37397 affects IBM Aspera Faspex versions 5.0.0 through 5.0.7.

Q: Who is affected by CVE-2023-37397?

Local users with access to IBM Aspera Faspex may be affected by CVE-2023-37397 due to the potential for information modification or retrieval.

Q: What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-37397?

CVE-2023-37397 is classified as a security vulnerability that involves improper data encryption.

Published Apr 18, 2024

Updated

IBM Aspera Faspex 5.0.0 through 5.0.7 could allow a local user to obtain or modify sensitive information due to improper encryption of certain data. IBM X-Force ID: 259672.

Other sources

IBM Aspera Faspex could allow a local user to obtain or modify 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<=5.0.7

Event History

Apr 18, 2024

CVE Published

via IBM·12:00 AM

Apr 19, 2024

CVE Published

via MITRE·04:54 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·04:54 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·05:15 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

IBM-7148632

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-37397?

The severity of CVE-2023-37397 is concerning because it pertains to improper encryption of sensitive information.

How do I fix CVE-2023-37397?

To fix CVE-2023-37397, upgrade IBM Aspera Faspex to a version newer than 5.0.7.

What versions of IBM Aspera Faspex are affected by CVE-2023-37397?