CVE-2023-45182: IBM i Access Client Solutions information disclosure

Published Dec 8, 2023
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Updated

IBM i Access Client Solutions 1.1.2 through 1.1.4 and 1.1.4.3 through 1.1.9.3 is vulnerable to having its key for an encrypted password decoded. By somehow gaining access to the encrypted password, a local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain the password to other systems. IBM X-Force ID: 268265.

Other sources

IBM i Access Client Solutions is vulnerable to having its key for an encrypted password decoded. By somehow gaining access to the encrypted password, a local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain the password to other systems.

IBM

Affected Software

3 affected components
IBM i Access Client Solutions>=1.1.2<=1.1.4
IBM i Access Client Solutions>=1.1.4.3<1.1.9.4
IBM i Access Family<=1.1.2 - 1.1.4,1.1.4.3 - 1.1.9.3

Event History

Dec 8, 2023
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Dec 14, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:02 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:02 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-45182?

The severity of CVE-2023-45182 is classified as high due to the potential for a local attacker to decode encrypted passwords.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-45182?

To fix CVE-2023-45182, upgrade IBM i Access Client Solutions to version 1.1.9.4 or later.

3

What versions of IBM i Access Client Solutions are affected by CVE-2023-45182?

CVE-2023-45182 affects versions 1.1.2 through 1.1.4 and 1.1.4.3 through 1.1.9.3 of IBM i Access Client Solutions.

4

What could an attacker do with the vulnerability CVE-2023-45182?

An attacker exploiting CVE-2023-45182 could potentially decode encrypted passwords to gain unauthorized access to other system resources.

5

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2023-45182?

As of now, there are no specific public exploits reported for CVE-2023-45182, but the vulnerability's existence poses a significant security risk.

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