CVE-2023-50945: IBM Common Licensing information disclosure
Published Jan 26, 2025
·Updated
IBM Common Licensing 9.0 stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by a local user.
Affected Software
5 affected components
IBM Common Licensing
All of the following
IBM Common Licensing=9.0.0
Any of the following
IBM AIX
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Event History
Jan 26, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:43 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:43 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2023-50945?
CVE-2023-50945 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to the exposure of user credentials.
2
How do I fix CVE-2023-50945?
To mitigate CVE-2023-50945, users should update to the latest version of IBM Common Licensing that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What impact does CVE-2023-50945 have on system security?
CVE-2023-50945 allows local users to read user credentials stored in plain text, compromising user accounts and system integrity.
4
Which versions of IBM Common Licensing are affected by CVE-2023-50945?
CVE-2023-50945 affects IBM Common Licensing version 9.0.
5
Is CVE-2023-50945 under active exploitation?
As of now, there is no reported active exploitation of CVE-2023-50945.