Unrestricted Deserialization Vulnerability in IBM Cognos Controller and IBM Controller
CVE-2024-28777

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
IBM
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 February 2025

Summary

IBM Cognos Controller versions 11.0.0 through 11.0.1 FP3 and IBM Controller 11.1.0 are susceptible to a vulnerability that allows for unrestricted deserialization. This flaw can be exploited to execute arbitrary code, escalate privileges, or launch denial of service attacks, posing significant security risks to affected systems. Proper patching and mitigative measures are crucial to safeguard applications against potential exploits.

Affected Version(s)

Cognos Controller 11.0.0 <= 11.0.1

Controller 11.1.0

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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