SB2024032206 - Inadequate encryption strength in IBM Security Directory Server Products 



SB2024032206 - Inadequate encryption strength in IBM Security Directory Server Products

Published: March 22, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024032206
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) Inadequate Encryption Strength (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-32342)

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

The vulnerability exists due to IBM GSKit is using weak cryptographic algorithms. A remote attacker can send an overly large number of trial messages for decryption and perform a timing-based side channel attack against the RSA Decryption implementation.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.