CVE-2024-38337: IBM Sterling Secure Proxy improper input validation

Published Dec 17, 2024
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Updated

IBM Sterling Secure Proxy 6.0.0.0, 6.0.0.1, 6.0.0.2, 6.0.0.3, 6.1.0.0, and 6.2.0.0 could allow an unauthorized attacker to retrieve or alter sensitive information contents due to incorrect permission assignments.

Other sources

IBM Sterling Secure Proxy could allow an unauthorized attacker to retrieve or alter sensitive information contents due to incorrect permission assignments.

IBM

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
Any of the following
IBM Sterling Secure Proxy>=6.0.0.0<6.0.3.1
IBM Sterling Secure Proxy=6.1.0.0
IBM Sterling Secure Proxy=6.2.0.0
Any of the following
IBM AIX
IBM Linux On Ibm Z
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
IBM Sterling Secure Proxy<=6.0.0.0 - 6.0.3.0
IBM Sterling Secure Proxy<=6.1.0.0
IBM Sterling Secure Proxy<=6.2.0.0

Event History

Dec 17, 2024
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Jan 19, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:56 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:56 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-38337?

CVE-2024-38337 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized information retrieval or alteration.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-38337?

To fix CVE-2024-38337, you need to apply the relevant patches provided by IBM for your affected version of Sterling Secure Proxy.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-38337?

CVE-2024-38337 affects IBM Sterling Secure Proxy versions 6.0.0.0 through 6.0.3.0, 6.1.0.0, and 6.2.0.0.

4

What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2024-38337?

CVE-2024-38337 can be exploited by unauthorized attackers aiming to retrieve or alter sensitive information due to incorrect permission assignments.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-38337 while patches are being applied?

Currently, no specific workaround is recommended for CVE-2024-38337, so applying the patches is the best course of action to mitigate risk.

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