CVE-2022-40747: XEE
First published: Fri Oct 14 2022(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: 236584."
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm Infosphere Information Server | =11.7 | |
| IBM AIX | ||
| Linux Linux kernel | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Ibm Infosphere Information Server | <=11.7 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-40747?
The severity of CVE-2022-40747 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.1.
How does CVE-2022-40747 affect IBM InfoSphere Information Server?
CVE-2022-40747 affects IBM InfoSphere Information Server version 11.7.
What is XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack?
XML External Entity Injection (XXE) is a vulnerability that allows an attacker to read sensitive files or consume memory by exploiting flaws in XML processing.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-40747?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2022-40747 by sending specially crafted XML data to the vulnerable IBM InfoSphere Information Server, leading to potential exposure of sensitive information or denial of service.
How can I fix CVE-2022-40747?
To fix CVE-2022-40747, apply the patch provided by IBM, which can be found at https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/878310.
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