CVE-2023-45182 IBM i Access Client Solutions information disclosure

High 7.4 Published 14 Dec 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

A local attacker can decode an encrypted password to obtain credentials for other systems, exposing sensitive authentication data.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-45182?

CVE-2023-45182 is a high-severity vulnerability in IBM i Access Client Solutions, published on 14 Dec 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM i Access Client Solutions 1.1.2 through 1.1.4 and 1.1.4.3 through 1.1.9.3 is vulnerable to having its key for an encrypted password decoded. By somehow gaining access to the encrypted password, a local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain the password to other systems. IBM X-Force ID: 268265.

Weakness: CWE-922

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-45182?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm I Access Client Solutions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-45182?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-45182 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-45182 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-45182 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cgcm-7w4q-57f9.