What is the severity of CVE-2024-39733?

CVE-2024-39733 has not been assigned a specific severity score, but the exposure of user credentials in plain text is considered a significant security risk.

How do I fix CVE-2024-39733?

To mitigate CVE-2024-39733, ensure that user credentials are encrypted or stored securely, and apply any available patches from IBM for affected Datacap versions.

Which versions of IBM Datacap are affected by CVE-2024-39733?

IBM Datacap versions 9.1.5 through 9.1.9 are affected by CVE-2024-39733.

What type of information is exposed due to CVE-2024-39733?

CVE-2024-39733 exposes user credentials stored in plain clear text, allowing local users to read sensitive authentication information.

Can local users exploit CVE-2024-39733?

Yes, local users can exploit CVE-2024-39733 because they can access and read the user credentials stored in plain clear text.

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CVE-2024-39733

medium

6.2

CWE

256 522

12/7/2024

14/7/2024

21/9/2024

CVE-2024-39733: IBM Datacap Navigator information disclosure

First published: Fri Jul 12 2024(Updated: )

IBM Datacap Navigator 9.1.5, 9.1.6, 9.1.7, 9.1.8, and 9.1.9 stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 295972.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM Datacap	=9.1.5
IBM Datacap	=9.1.6
IBM Datacap	=9.1.7
IBM Datacap	=9.1.8
IBM Datacap	=9.1.9
IBM Datacap	<=All
IBM Datacap	<=9.1.5
IBM Datacap	<=9.1.6
IBM Datacap	<=9.1.7
IBM Datacap	<=9.1.8
IBM Datacap	<=9.1.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-39733?
CVE-2024-39733 has not been assigned a specific severity score, but the exposure of user credentials in plain text is considered a significant security risk.
How do I fix CVE-2024-39733?
To mitigate CVE-2024-39733, ensure that user credentials are encrypted or stored securely, and apply any available patches from IBM for affected Datacap versions.
Which versions of IBM Datacap are affected by CVE-2024-39733?
IBM Datacap versions 9.1.5 through 9.1.9 are affected by CVE-2024-39733.
What type of information is exposed due to CVE-2024-39733?
CVE-2024-39733 exposes user credentials stored in plain clear text, allowing local users to read sensitive authentication information.
Can local users exploit CVE-2024-39733?
Yes, local users can exploit CVE-2024-39733 because they can access and read the user credentials stored in plain clear text.

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