SB2023030917 - Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM WebSphere Service Registry and Repository

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SB2023030917 - Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM WebSphere Service Registry and Repository

Published: March 9, 2023 Updated: May 23, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2023030917
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Improper Authentication (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-40664)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error when forwarding or including requests via RequestDispatcher. A remote attacker can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.


2) Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-24998)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to Apache Commons FileUpload does not limit the number of request parts. A remote attacker can initiate a series of uploads and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References