What is the severity of CVE-2023-27284?

CVE-2023-27284 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution via a buffer overflow.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27284?

To fix CVE-2023-27284, upgrade to versions of IBM Aspera Cargo and IBM Aspera Connect that are higher than 4.2.5.

What systems are affected by CVE-2023-27284?

CVE-2023-27284 affects IBM Aspera Cargo versions up to 4.2.5 and IBM Aspera Connect versions up to 4.2.5.

What is a buffer overflow in the context of CVE-2023-27284?

A buffer overflow in CVE-2023-27284 allows an attacker to exceed the buffer's storage capacity, leading to arbitrary code execution.

Who can exploit CVE-2023-27284?

Any attacker with network access to the vulnerable versions of IBM Aspera Cargo or IBM Aspera Connect can potentially exploit CVE-2023-27284.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-27284

critical

9.8

CWE

119

28/3/2023

2/8/2024

CVE-2023-27284: IBM Aspera code execution

First published: Tue Mar 28 2023(Updated: )

IBM Aspera Cargo 4.2.5 and IBM Aspera Connect 4.2.5 are vulnerable to a buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking. An attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 248616.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM Aspera Cargo	<4.2.5
IBM Aspera Connect	<4.2.5

Remedy

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6966588

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-27284?
CVE-2023-27284 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution via a buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2023-27284?
To fix CVE-2023-27284, upgrade to versions of IBM Aspera Cargo and IBM Aspera Connect that are higher than 4.2.5.
What systems are affected by CVE-2023-27284?
CVE-2023-27284 affects IBM Aspera Cargo versions up to 4.2.5 and IBM Aspera Connect versions up to 4.2.5.
What is a buffer overflow in the context of CVE-2023-27284?
A buffer overflow in CVE-2023-27284 allows an attacker to exceed the buffer's storage capacity, leading to arbitrary code execution.
Who can exploit CVE-2023-27284?
Any attacker with network access to the vulnerable versions of IBM Aspera Cargo or IBM Aspera Connect can potentially exploit CVE-2023-27284.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-27284?
CVE-2023-27284 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution via a buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2023-27284?
To fix CVE-2023-27284, upgrade to versions of IBM Aspera Cargo and IBM Aspera Connect that are higher than 4.2.5.
What systems are affected by CVE-2023-27284?
CVE-2023-27284 affects IBM Aspera Cargo versions up to 4.2.5 and IBM Aspera Connect versions up to 4.2.5.
What is a buffer overflow in the context of CVE-2023-27284?
A buffer overflow in CVE-2023-27284 allows an attacker to exceed the buffer's storage capacity, leading to arbitrary code execution.
Who can exploit CVE-2023-27284?
Any attacker with network access to the vulnerable versions of IBM Aspera Cargo or IBM Aspera Connect can potentially exploit CVE-2023-27284.