CVE-2023-50937 IBM PowerSC information disclosure

Medium 5.9 Published 2 Feb 2024 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Weak cryptographic algorithms in IBM PowerSC allow attackers to decrypt highly sensitive information.

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

What is CVE-2023-50937?

CVE-2023-50937 is a medium-severity vulnerability in IBM PowerSC, published on 2 Feb 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM PowerSC 1.3, 2.0, and 2.1 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 275117.

Weakness: CWE-327

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-50937?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Powersc.

How do I fix CVE-2023-50937?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-50937 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-50937 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-50937 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-496r-wr54-46h8.