CVE-2024-43186

MEDIUM

Published Mar 29, 2025 Modified Jul 8, 2025 CWE-256

Description

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 could allow an authenticated user to obtain sensitive information that is stored locally under certain conditions.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.3

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-256 CWE-256

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ibm	infosphere_information_server	11.7 — 11.7.1
ibm	aix	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
microsoft	windows	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7184980

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-43186? +

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 could allow an authenticated user to obtain sensitive information that is stored locally under certain conditions. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-43186? +

CVE-2024-43186 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.3 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-2024-43186? +

CVE-2024-43186 affects products from ibm, linux, microsoft, specifically: aix, infosphere_information_server, linux_kernel, windows. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-43186? +

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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