CVE-2023-40368: IBM Storage Protect information disclosure

Published Sep 20, 2023
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Updated

IBM Storage Protect 8.1.0.0 through 8.1.19.0 could allow a privileged user to obtain sensitive information from the administrative command line client. IBM X-Force ID: 263456.

Other sources

IBM Storage Protect Client could allow a privileged user to obtain sensitive information from the administrative command line client.

Affected Software

5 affected components
IBM Storage Protect>=8.1.0.0<=8.1.19.0
IBM Storage Protect Client<=8.1.0.0 - 8.1.19.0
IBM Storage Protect for Space Management<=8.1.0.0 - 8.1.19.0
IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V<=8.1.0.0 - 8.1.19.0
IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for VMware<=8.1.0.0 - 8.1.19.0

Remediation

Patch Available

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7034288

Event History

Sep 20, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:43 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:43 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID of this vulnerability is CVE-2023-40368.

2

What is the affected software for this vulnerability?

The affected software for this vulnerability is IBM Storage Protect Client version 8.1.0.0 through 8.1.19.0.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40368?

The severity of CVE-2023-40368 is medium (4.4).

4

How can a privileged user obtain sensitive information from the IBM Storage Protect Client?

A privileged user can obtain sensitive information from the IBM Storage Protect Client through the administrative command line client.

5

Is there any reference material available for this vulnerability?

Yes, you can find reference material for this vulnerability at the following links: [link1](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/263456), [link2](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7034288).

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