Inconsistent interpretation of HTTP requests in IBM DataPower Gateway - CVE-2021-38944

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Inconsistent interpretation of HTTP requests in IBM DataPower Gateway - CVE-2021-38944

Published: May 26, 2022 / Updated: May 26, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU63714
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-38944
CWE-ID: CWE-444
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
IBM DataPower Gateway
Software vendor:
IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform HTTP request smuggling attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of HTTP requests. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request to the server and smuggle arbitrary HTTP headers.

Successful exploitation of vulnerability may allow an attacker to poison HTTP cache and perform phishing attacks.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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