CVE-2024-45673: linux kernel — Fix

Description

IBM Security Verify Bridge Directory Sync 1.0.1 through 1.0.12, IBM Security Verify Gateway for Windows Login 1.0.1 through 1.0.10, and IBM Security Verify Gateway for Radius 1.0.1 through 1.0.11 stores user credentials in configuration files which can be read by a local user.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-260 CWE-260

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ibm	security_verify_bridge_directory_sync	1.0.1 — 1.0.12
ibm	security_verify_gateway_for_radius	1.0.1 — 1.0.11
ibm	security_verify_gateway_for_windows_login	1.0.1 — 1.0.10
linux	linux_kernel	All
microsoft	windows	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7183801

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-45673? +

IBM Security Verify Bridge Directory Sync 1.0.1 through 1.0.12, IBM Security Verify Gateway for Windows Login 1.0.1 through 1.0.10, and IBM Security Verify Gateway for Radius 1.0.1 through 1.0.11 stores user credentials in configuration files which can be read by a local user. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-45673? +

CVE-2024-45673 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 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-2024-45673? +

CVE-2024-45673 affects products from ibm, linux, microsoft, specifically: linux_kernel, security_verify_bridge_directory_sync, security_verify_gateway_for_radius, security_verify_gateway_for_windows_login, windows. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-45673? +

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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