CVE-2023-38738: linux kernel — Fix

Description

IBM OpenPages with Watson 8.3 and 9.0 could provide weaker than expected security in a OpenPages environment using Native authentication. If OpenPages is using Native authentication an attacker with access to the OpenPages database could through a series of specially crafted steps could exploit this weakness and gain unauthorized access to other OpenPages accounts. IBM X-Force ID: 262594.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.8

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-257 CWE-257

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ibm	openpages_with_watson	8.3 — 8.3.0.2.7
ibm	openpages_with_watson	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
microsoft	windows	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/262594 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7107775 https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/262594 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7107775

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-38738? +

IBM OpenPages with Watson 8.3 and 9.0 could provide weaker than expected security in a OpenPages environment using Native authentication. If OpenPages is using Native authentication an attacker with access to the OpenPages database could through a series of specially crafted steps could exploit this weakness and gain unauthorized access to other OpenPages accounts. IBM X-Force ID: 262594. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-38738? +

CVE-2023-38738 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.8 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-2023-38738? +

CVE-2023-38738 affects products from ibm, linux, microsoft, specifically: linux_kernel, openpages_with_watson, windows. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-38738? +

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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