title: IBM i information disclosure
description:
IBM i 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, IBM i Db2 Mirror for i 7.4 and 7.5 web browser clients may leave clear-text passwords in browser memory that can be viewed using common browser tools before the memory is garbage collected. A malicious actor with access to the victim's PC could exploit this vulnerability to gain access to the IBM i operating system. IBM X-Force ID: 272532.
problem types: 525 Information Exposure Through Browser Caching
affected:
{
defaultStatus: unaffected
product: i
vendor: IBM
versions:
status: affected, version: 7.3, 7.4, 7.5
}
{
defaultStatus: unaffected
product: Db2 Mirror for i
vendor: IBM
versions:
status: affected, version: 7.4, 7.5
}
metrics:
cvssV3_1: [
attackComplexity: LOW
attackVector: PHYSICAL
availabilityImpact: NONE
baseScore: 5.3
baseSeverity: MEDIUM
confidentialityImpact: HIGH
integrityImpact: NONE
privilegesRequired: NONE
scope: CHANGED
userInteraction: NONE
vectorString: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
version: 3.1
]
format: CVSS
scenarios: GENERAL