SB2024011203 - Insufficiently protected credentials in IBM i
Published: January 12, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024011203
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Physical access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Insufficiently protected credentials (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-47741)
The vulnerability allows a user with physical access to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to 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 user with access to the victim's PC could exploit this vulnerability to gain access to the IBM i operating system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.