SB2023061424 - Allocation of resources without limits or throttling in Rational Test Automation Server



SB2023061424 - Allocation of resources without limits or throttling in Rational Test Automation Server

Published: June 14, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023061424
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-3637)

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

The vulnerability exists due to authenticationSessions map in RootAuthenticationSessionEntity grows boundlessly. A remote attacker can trigger the vulnerability and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.