IBM i 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, IBM i Db2 Mirror for i 7.4 and 7.5 web browser clients may leave clear-text passwords in browser memory that can be viewed using common browser tools before the memory is garbage collected. A malicious actor with access to the victim's PC could exploit this vulnerability to gain access to the IBM i operating system. IBM X-Force ID: 272532.
This vulnerability carries a MEDIUM severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.3, with relatively low complexity without requiring user interaction and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (data exposure), for affected systems. Impacting 2 products from ibm, from ibm organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Reported in 2023, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.
2023-12-18T20:15:08.213
2024-11-21T08:30:44.820
Modified
CVSSv3.1: 5.3 (MEDIUM)
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | ibm | db2_mirror_for_i | 7.4 | Yes |
| Application | ibm | db2_mirror_for_i | 7.5 | Yes |
| Application | ibm | i | 7.3 | Yes |
| Application | ibm | i | 7.4 | Yes |
| Application | ibm | i | 7.5 | Yes |
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