CVE-2023-33838: security verify — Fix

Description

IBM Security Verify Governance 10.0.2 Identity Manager uses a one-way cryptographic hash against an input that should not be reversible, such as a password, but the product does not also use a salt as part of the input.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.4

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-759 CWE-759

CWE-916 CWE-916

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ibm	security_verify_governance	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7172200

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-33838? +

IBM Security Verify Governance 10.0.2 Identity Manager uses a one-way cryptographic hash against an input that should not be reversible, such as a password, but the product does not also use a salt as part of the input. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-33838? +

CVE-2023-33838 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.4 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-33838? +

CVE-2023-33838 affects products from ibm, specifically: security_verify_governance. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-33838? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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