SB2024011203 - Insufficiently protected credentials in IBM i 



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

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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.