CVE-2023-47148: linux kernel Auth Bypass — Fix

Description

IBM Storage Protect Plus Server 10.1.0 through 10.1.15.2 Admin Console could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information due to improper validation of unsecured endpoints which could be used in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 270599.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.3

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-862 Missing Authorization

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ibm	spectrum_protect_plus	10.1.0 — 10.1.15.3
linux	linux_kernel	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/270599 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7096482 https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/270599 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7096482

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-47148? +

IBM Storage Protect Plus Server 10.1.0 through 10.1.15.2 Admin Console could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information due to improper validation of unsecured endpoints which could be used in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 270599. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-47148? +

CVE-2023-47148 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.3 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-2023-47148? +

CVE-2023-47148 affects products from ibm, linux, specifically: linux_kernel, spectrum_protect_plus. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-47148? +

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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