SB2023051839 - Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM Cloud Application Business Insights

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SB2023051839 - Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM Cloud Application Business Insights

Published: May 18, 2023 Updated: May 23, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2023051839
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.


1) Incorrect default permissions (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-41946)

CWE-ID: CWE-276 - Incorrect Default Permissions

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to application stores files with sensitive information in system's temporary directory. A local user can read the files and gain access to sensitive information.


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

CWE-ID: CWE-770 - Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green


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