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 Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
IBM OS/400 | <=7.5 | |
IBM OS/400 | <=7.4 | |
IBM OS/400 | <=7.3 | |
IBM Db2 Mirror for i | =7.4 | |
IBM Db2 Mirror for i | =7.5 | |
IBM OS/400 | =7.3 | |
IBM OS/400 | =7.4 | |
IBM OS/400 | =7.5 |
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CVE-2023-47741 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential exposure of clear-text passwords in browser memory.
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.
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.
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.
The impact of CVE-2023-47741 includes potential unauthorized access to sensitive systems due to exposed clear-text passwords.