Interpretation Conflict in IBM WebSphere Application Server and WebSphere Application Server Liberty

1) Interpretation Conflict

EUVDB-ID: #VU113085

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-56339

CWE-ID: CWE-436 - Interpretation Conflict

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application. A remote attacker can bypass security restrictions caused by a failure to honor security configuration. 

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM WebSphere Application Server: 9.0 - 9.0.5.25

IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty: 17.0.0.0 - 25.0.0.7

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_websphere_application_server:9.0.5.25:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_websphere_application_server_liberty:17.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_websphere_application_server_liberty:17.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_websphere_application_server_liberty:17.0.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7239955

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.