SB2023122225 - Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM AIX and IBM VIOS

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SB2023122225 - Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM AIX and IBM VIOS

Published: December 22, 2023 Updated: April 19, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2023122225
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-43804)

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

The vulnerability exists due to urllib does not strip the "Cookie" HTTP header during cross-origin HTTP redirects. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.


2) Insufficient verification of data authenticity (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-37920)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform MitM attack.

The vulnerability exist due to software recognizes "e-Tugra" root certificates, which were subject to an investigation prompted by reporting of security issues in their systems. An attacker with ability to generate certificates signed with the  compromised "e-Tugra" root certificate can perform MitM attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References