CVE-2024-38315: IBM Aspera Shares session fixation

Published Sep 13, 2024
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Updated

IBM Aspera Shares 1.0 through 1.10.0 PL3 does not invalidate session after a password reset which could allow an authenticated user to impersonate another user on the system.

Other sources

IBM Aspera Shares does not invalidate session after a password reset which could allow an authenticated user to impersonate another user on the system.

— IBM

Affected Software

6 affected components
IBM Aspera Shares<=1.0.0 - 1.10.0 PL2
IBM Aspera Shares>=1.0.0<1.10.0
IBM Aspera Shares=1.10.0
IBM Aspera Shares=1.10.0-patch_level1
IBM Aspera Shares=1.10.0-patch_level2
IBM Aspera Shares=1.10.0-patch_level3

Event History

Sep 13, 2024
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Sep 16, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:05 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 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-2024-38315?

CVE-2024-38315 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the risk of user impersonation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-38315?

To fix CVE-2024-38315, ensure that you upgrade to a patched version of IBM Aspera Shares that addresses the session invalidation issue.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-38315?

IBM Aspera Shares versions from 1.0.0 to 1.10.0 PL3 are affected by CVE-2024-38315.

4

What does CVE-2024-38315 exploit?

CVE-2024-38315 exploits the failure to invalidate user sessions after a password reset, allowing impersonation of other users.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-38315?

As of now, there are no official workarounds for CVE-2024-38315 other than upgrading to a secure version.

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