Security Vulnerabilities in IBM Products: Critical CVEs in the Second Half of August
Technology giant IBM offers a variety of products and services to the business world. However, it's a known fact that complex software ecosystems always come with security risks. In this article, we will provide a general overview of critical Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) that have emerged in IBM products during the second half of August. These vulnerabilities come in different types, including Cross-site Scripting (XSS), Command Injection, Denial of Service (DoS), and they affect various IBM products.
IBM Security Guardium:
1. CVE-2023-30436 (Cross-site Scripting):
Type: Cross-site Scripting (XSS)
Affected Versions: Guardium 11.3, 11.4, 11.5
Description: This vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious commands into web pages seen by other users.
2. CVE-2022-43907 (Remote Code Execution):
Type: Remote Code Execution
Affected Versions: Guardium 11.3, 11.4, 11.5
Description: This critical vulnerability enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
3. CVE-2022-43909 (Cross-site Scripting):
Type: Cross-site Scripting (XSS)
Affected Versions: Guardium 11.3, 11.4, 11.5
Description: Similar to CVE-2023-30436, this vulnerability relates to injecting malicious commands.
IBM InfoSphere Information Server:
1. CVE-2023-23473 (Cross-site Request Forgery):
Type: Cross-site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Affected Versions: 11.7
Description: CSRF attacks can lead users to perform actions on a different website without their knowledge.
2. CVE-2023-22877 (CSV Injection):
Type: CSV Injection
Affected Versions: 11.7
Description: This vulnerability is associated with manipulating CSV files, potentially leading to code execution.
IBM Security Guardium Data Encryption (IBM Guardium Cloud Key Manager - GCKM):
1. CVE-2023-26270 (Angular Template Injection):
Type: Angular Template Injection
Affected Versions: 1.10.3
Description: This vulnerability may carry the risk of executing arbitrary code within Angular templates.
2. CVE-2023-26271 (Inadequate Account Lockout Setting):
Type: Inadequate Account Lockout Setting
Affected Versions: 1.10.3
Description: This vulnerability may impact account security through inadequate lockout settings.
3. CVE-2023-26272 (Sensitive Information Disclosure):
Type: Sensitive Information Disclosure
Affected Versions: 1.10.3
Description: This vulnerability could potentially lead to the exposure of sensitive information.
IBM Robotic Process Automation:
1. CVE-2023-38734 (Incorrect Privilege Assignment):
Type: Incorrect Privilege Assignment
Affected Versions: 21.0.0 - 21.0.7.1, 23.0.0 - 23.0.1
Description: This vulnerability could result in unauthorized access due to incorrect privilege assignments.
2. CVE-2023-38733 (Information Disclosure):
Type: Information Disclosure
Affected Versions: 21.0.0 - 21.0.7.1, 23.0.0 - 23.0.1
Description: Information disclosure vulnerabilities may reveal sensitive data to unauthorized users.
3. CVE-2023-40370 (Information Disclosure):
Type: Information Disclosure
Affected Versions: 21.0.0 - 21.0.7.1
Description: Another information disclosure vulnerability affecting specific versions of IBM Robotic Process Automation.
IBM TXSeries:
1. CVE-2023-38721 (Denial of Service):
Type: Denial of Service (DoS)
Affected Versions: Via "National Vulnerability Database"
Description: Denial of Service vulnerabilities can disrupt the normal operation of software or systems.
2. CVE-2023-38741 (Denial of Service):
Type: Denial of Service (DoS)
Affected Versions: Via "National Vulnerability Database"
Description: Another DoS vulnerability affecting IBM TXSeries.
IBM Robotic Process Automation 21.0.0 - 21.0.7:
1. CVE-2023-38732 (Sensitive Information Disclosure in Application Logs):
Type: Sensitive Information Disclosure
Affected Versions: 21.0.0 - 21.0.7
Description: This vulnerability could expose sensitive information through application logs.
These CVEs emphasize the importance of keeping IBM products up-to-date and promptly applying relevant security patches. IBM's efforts to address these vulnerabilities are crucial for maintaining the security and integrity of their products in today's ever-changing threat landscape. Organizations using IBM solutions should stay informed about security updates and take proactive measures to protect their systems and data.