IBM WebSphere Application Server Vulnerable to Denial of Service Attack
CVE-2024-25026

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
IBM
Status
Websphere Application Server
Websphere Application Server Liberty
Vendor
CVE Published:
25 April 2024

Summary

IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 8.5, 9.0, and Liberty versions 17.0.0.3 through 24.0.0.4 are susceptible to a denial of service attack. This vulnerability can be exploited by sending specially crafted requests that lead the server to excessively consume memory resources, potentially disrupting service availability. Organizations using affected versions are advised to review their security practices and consider applying patches provided by IBM to mitigate associated risks.

Affected Version(s)

WebSphere Application Server 8.5, 9.0

WebSphere Application Server Liberty 17.0.0.3 <= 24.0.0.4

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7149330
vendor-advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/281516
vdb-entry

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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