What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-40609.

What is the severity of CVE-2022-40609?

The severity of CVE-2022-40609 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

How does CVE-2022-40609 affect IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition?

CVE-2022-40609 affects IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition 7.1.5.18 and 8.0.8.0.

How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2022-40609?

A remote attacker can exploit CVE-2022-40609 by sending specially-crafted data, allowing them to execute arbitrary code on the system.

What is the recommended solution for CVE-2022-40609?

The recommended solution for CVE-2022-40609 is to apply the necessary patches provided by IBM.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-40609

critical

9.8

CWE

502

1/8/2023

2/8/2023

17/10/2024

CVE-2022-40609: IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition code execution

First published: Tue Aug 01 2023(Updated: )

IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition 7.1.5.18 and 8.0.8.0 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by an unsafe deserialization flaw. By sending specially-crafted data, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 236069.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Ibm Sdk	<7.1.5.19
Ibm Sdk	>=8.0<8.0.8.5
IBM Sterling Secure Proxy	<=6.0.3
IBM Sterling Secure Proxy	<=6.1.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-40609.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-40609?
The severity of CVE-2022-40609 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.
How does CVE-2022-40609 affect IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition?
CVE-2022-40609 affects IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition 7.1.5.18 and 8.0.8.0.
How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2022-40609?
A remote attacker can exploit CVE-2022-40609 by sending specially-crafted data, allowing them to execute arbitrary code on the system.
What is the recommended solution for CVE-2022-40609?
The recommended solution for CVE-2022-40609 is to apply the necessary patches provided by IBM.

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