Excessive Traffic Control Vulnerability in IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization
CVE-2021-39016

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
IBM
Status
Engineering Lifecycle Optimization Publishing
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 July 2022

Summary

IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Publishing versions 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1, 7.0, 7.0.1, and 7.0.2 have a vulnerability that arises from inadequate monitoring and control of transmitted network traffic volume. This oversight enables a potential actor to generate and transmit larger volumes of traffic than permitted, which could affect the application's performance and security. Organizations utilizing these versions should assess their exposure and implement appropriate measures to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Engineering Lifecycle Optimization Publishing 6.0.6

Engineering Lifecycle Optimization Publishing 6.0.6.1

Engineering Lifecycle Optimization Publishing 7.0

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6603335
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/213722
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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