CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-1635: Use After Free

First published: Wed Dec 13 2017(Updated: )

IBM Tivoli Monitoring V6 6.2.2.x could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a use-after-free error. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system or cause the application to crash. IBM X-Force ID: 133243.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Tivoli Monitoring=6.2.2
IBM Tivoli Monitoring=6.2.2.2
IBM Tivoli Monitoring=6.2.2.3
IBM Tivoli Monitoring=6.2.2.4
IBM Tivoli Monitoring=6.2.2.5
IBM Tivoli Monitoring=6.2.2.6
IBM Tivoli Monitoring=6.2.2.7
IBM Tivoli Monitoring=6.2.2.8
IBM Tivoli Monitoring=6.2.2.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-1635?

    CVE-2017-1635 has a severity that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, indicating a critical risk.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-1635?

    To fix CVE-2017-1635, you should apply the latest security updates provided by IBM for affected versions of Tivoli Monitoring.

  • Which versions of IBM Tivoli Monitoring are affected by CVE-2017-1635?

    CVE-2017-1635 affects IBM Tivoli Monitoring versions 6.2.2 through 6.2.2.9 inclusive.

  • What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2017-1635?

    Exploiting CVE-2017-1635 could lead to arbitrary code execution or application crashes, compromising system security.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-1635 until a fix is applied?

    Currently, there are no publicly documented workarounds for CVE-2017-1635; updating the software is the recommended action.

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