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.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| IBM | i | 7.3, 7.4, 7.5 | — |
| IBM | Db2 Mirror for i | 7.4, 7.5 | — |
References
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7097785 vendor-advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7097801 vendor-advisory