SB2023121211 - Use of a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm in IBM Spectrum Control



SB2023121211 - Use of a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm in IBM Spectrum Control

Published: December 12, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023121211
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Use of a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-46233)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to usage of a weak PBKDF2 algorithm. A remote attacker can gain access to sensitive information.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.