CVE-2023-38272: cloud pak system — Fix

Description

IBM Cloud Pak System 2.3.3.0, 2.3.3.3, 2.3.3.3 iFix1, 2.3.3.4, 2.3.3.5, 2.3.3.6, 2.3.36 iFix1, 2.3.3.6 iFix2, 2.3.3.7, 2.3.3.7 iFix1, 2.3.4.0, and 2.3.4.1 could allow a user with access to the network to obtain sensitive information from CLI arguments.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.9

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-300 CWE-300

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ibm	cloud_pak_system	All
ibm	cloud_pak_system	All
ibm	cloud_pak_system	All
ibm	cloud_pak_system	All
ibm	cloud_pak_system	All
ibm	cloud_pak_system	All
ibm	cloud_pak_system	All
ibm	cloud_pak_system	All
ibm	cloud_pak_system	All
ibm	cloud_pak_system	All
ibm	cloud_pak_system	All
ibm	cloud_pak_system	All
ibm	cloud_pak_system	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7229212

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-38272? +

IBM Cloud Pak System 2.3.3.0, 2.3.3.3, 2.3.3.3 iFix1, 2.3.3.4, 2.3.3.5, 2.3.3.6, 2.3.36 iFix1, 2.3.3.6 iFix2, 2.3.3.7, 2.3.3.7 iFix1, 2.3.4.0, and 2.3.4.1 could allow a user with access to the network to obtain sensitive information from CLI arguments. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-38272? +

CVE-2023-38272 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.9 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38272? +

CVE-2023-38272 affects products from ibm, specifically: cloud_pak_system. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-38272? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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