SB2023072516 - Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM Maximo Application Suite - Monitor Component



SB2023072516 - Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM Maximo Application Suite - Monitor Component

Published: July 25, 2023 Updated: May 23, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2023072516
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 3
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 67% Low 33%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.


1) 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.


2) Code Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-45143)

CWE-ID: CWE-94 - Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

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


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to manipulate server output.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the JsonErrorReportValve when handling type, message or description values. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request and manipulate or invalidate JSON output.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


3) Sensitive cookie in HTTPS session without Secure attribute (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-28708)

CWE-ID: CWE-614 - Sensitive Cookie in HTTPS Session Without 'Secure' Attribute

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


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to Apache Tomcat does not set the "Secure" attribute for the JSESSIONID session cookie when using the RemoteIpFilter with requests received from a reverse proxy via HTTP that include the X-Forwarded-Proto header set to https. A remote attacker can force the application to transmit cookie via an insecure channel and intercept it.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.