CVE-2021-38948: Critical severity IBM InfoSphere Information Server vulnerability

Published Oct 29, 2021
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Updated

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 is vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 211402.

Other sources

IBM InfoSphere Information Server is vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources.

IBM

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
IBM InfoSphere Information Server<=11.7
IBM InfoSphere Information Server=11.7
IBM AIX
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Oct 29, 2021
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Nov 2, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this security issue in IBM InfoSphere Information Server?

The vulnerability ID for this security issue in IBM InfoSphere Information Server is CVE-2021-38948.

2

What is the severity rating of CVE-2021-38948 vulnerability?

The severity rating of the CVE-2021-38948 vulnerability is 9.1 (critical).

3

How does the XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack in CVE-2021-38948 work?

In CVE-2021-38948, the XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack occurs when processing XML data, allowing remote attackers to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources.

4

Which version of IBM InfoSphere Information Server is affected by CVE-2021-38948?

The version 11.7 of IBM InfoSphere Information Server is affected by CVE-2021-38948.

5

Is there a patch or remedy available for CVE-2021-38948?

Yes, there is a patch available for CVE-2021-38948. You can find it at the following URL: [https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/878310](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/878310)

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