CVE-2022-40747: XEE

Published Oct 14, 2022
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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: 236584."

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
IBM InfoSphere Information Server<=11.7
IBM InfoSphere Information Server=11.7
IBM AIX
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
All of the following
IBM InfoSphere Information Server=11.7
Any of the following
IBM AIX
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Oct 14, 2022
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Nov 3, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-40747?

The severity of CVE-2022-40747 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.1.

2

How does CVE-2022-40747 affect IBM InfoSphere Information Server?

CVE-2022-40747 affects IBM InfoSphere Information Server version 11.7.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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