#VU88121 Inconsistent interpretation of HTTP requests in IBM Security Verify Access - CVE-2024-28787

Vulnerability identifier: #VU88121

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 4.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-28787

CWE-ID: CWE-444

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM Security Verify Access
Server applications / Remote management servers, RDP, SSH

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 to obtain highly sensitive private information or cause a denial of service.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Security Verify Access: before 10.0.7.0.1

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External links
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7145828

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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.