CVE-2023-38369: security access — Fix

Description

IBM Security Access Manager Container 10.0.0.0 through 10.0.6.1 does not require that docker images should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts. IBM X-Force ID: 261196.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.2

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-521 CWE-521

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ibm	security_access_manager_container	10.0.0.0 — 10.0.6.1

References

Advisories & Patches

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/261196 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7106586 https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/261196 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7106586

Other References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Nov/0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-38369? +

IBM Security Access Manager Container 10.0.0.0 through 10.0.6.1 does not require that docker images should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts. IBM X-Force ID: 261196. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.2 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-38369? +

CVE-2023-38369 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.2 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-2023-38369? +

CVE-2023-38369 affects products from ibm, specifically: security_access_manager_container. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-38369? +

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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