CVE-2023-24960: IBM InfoSphere Information Server information disclosure

Published Feb 10, 2023
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Updated

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 246333

Other sources

IBM InfoSphere Information Server could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system.

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

Feb 10, 2023
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Feb 17, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:26 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:26 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-24960?

The severity of CVE-2023-24960 is high with a severity value of 7.5.

2

How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2023-24960?

A remote attacker can exploit CVE-2023-24960 by sending a specially crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system.

3

Is IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 affected by CVE-2023-24960?

Yes, IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 is affected by CVE-2023-24960.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-24960?

You can fix CVE-2023-24960 by applying the patch provided by IBM. The patch can be downloaded from the IBM support page.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-24960?

More information about CVE-2023-24960 can be found on the IBM X-Force ID page and the IBM support page.

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