CVE-2024-49783: linux kernel — Fix

Description

IBM OpenPages with Watson 8.3 and 9.0 could provide weaker than expected security in storage of encrypted data. If an authenticated remote attacker with access to the database or a local attacker with access to server files could extract the encrypted data, they could exploit this vulnerability to use additional cryptographic methods to possibly extract the encrypted data.

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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-329 CWE-329

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ibm	openpages_with_watson	8.3 — 8.3.0.3.1
ibm	openpages_with_watson	9.0 — 9.0.0.5
linux	linux_kernel	All
microsoft	windows	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7239145

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-49783? +

IBM OpenPages with Watson 8.3 and 9.0 could provide weaker than expected security in storage of encrypted data. If an authenticated remote attacker with access to the database or a local attacker with access to server files could extract the encrypted data, they could exploit this vulnerability to use additional cryptographic methods to possibly extract the encrypted data. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-49783? +

CVE-2024-49783 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-2024-49783? +

CVE-2024-49783 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-2024-49783? +

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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