CWE
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Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2023-47741: IBM i information disclosure

First published: Fri Dec 15 2023(Updated: )

IBM i 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, IBM i Db2 Mirror for i 7.4 and 7.5 web browser clients may leave clear-text passwords in browser memory that can be viewed using common browser tools before the memory is garbage collected. A malicious actor with access to the victim's PC could exploit this vulnerability to gain access to the IBM i operating system. IBM X-Force ID: 272532.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM iSeries AS/400<=7.5
IBM iSeries AS/400<=7.4
IBM iSeries AS/400<=7.3
IBM Db2 Mirror for i=7.4
IBM Db2 Mirror for i=7.5
IBM iSeries AS/400=7.3
IBM iSeries AS/400=7.4
IBM iSeries AS/400=7.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-47741?

    CVE-2023-47741 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential exposure of clear-text passwords in browser memory.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-47741?

    To fix CVE-2023-47741, it is recommended to upgrade to the latest versions of IBM i 7.6 or higher and apply relevant security patches.

  • What are the affected versions for CVE-2023-47741?

    CVE-2023-47741 affects IBM i versions 7.3, 7.4, 7.5 and IBM Db2 Mirror for i versions 7.4 and 7.5.

  • How can attackers exploit CVE-2023-47741?

    Attackers can exploit CVE-2023-47741 by accessing the victim's PC and using common browser tools to view clear-text passwords stored in memory.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2023-47741?

    The impact of CVE-2023-47741 includes potential unauthorized access to sensitive systems due to exposed clear-text passwords.

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