CVE-2023-32338: IBM Sterling Secure Proxy information disclosure

Published Aug 31, 2023
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Updated

IBM Sterling Secure Proxy and IBM Sterling External Authentication Server 6.0.3 and 6.1.0 stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by a local user with container access. IBM X-Force ID: 255585.

Other sources

IBM Sterling Secure Proxy and IBM Sterling External Authentication Server stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by a local user with container access.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
IBM Sterling External Authentication Server=6.0.3.0
IBM Sterling External Authentication Server=6.1.0
IBM Sterling Secure Proxy=6.0.3
IBM Sterling Secure Proxy=6.1.0
IBM Sterling Secure Proxy<=6.0.3
IBM Sterling Secure Proxy<=6.1.0

Event History

Aug 31, 2023
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Sep 4, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:57 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-32338.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2023-32338?

The severity level of CVE-2023-32338 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.1.

3

What is the affected software of CVE-2023-32338?

The affected software of CVE-2023-32338 is IBM Sterling Secure Proxy and IBM Sterling External Authentication Server version 6.0.3 and 6.1.0.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-32338?

To fix CVE-2023-32338, you need to apply the patch provided by IBM for the affected software versions.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-32338?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-32338 on the IBM X-Force ID page and the IBM support pages.

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