CVE-2023-27540: IBM Watson CP4D Data Stores denial of service

Published Jul 5, 2023
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Updated

IBM Watson CP4D Data Stores 4.6.0 does not properly allocate resources without limits or throttling which could allow a remote attacker with information specific to the system to cause a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 248924.

Other sources

IBM Watson CP4D Data Stores does not properly allocate resources without limits or throttling which could allow a remote attacker with information specific to the system to cause a denial of service.

Affected Software

4 affected components
IBM Watson CP4D Data Stores<=All
IBM Cloud Pak for Data=4.6.0
IBM Watson CP4D Data Stores
redhat Openshift

Event History

Jul 5, 2023
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jul 10, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:22 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:22 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2023-27540.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-27540?

The severity of CVE-2023-27540 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.

3

What is the affected software?

The affected software is IBM Watson CP4D Data Stores 4.6.0 and IBM Cloud Pak for Data.

4

What is the impact of this vulnerability?

This vulnerability could allow a remote attacker with specific information to cause a denial of service.

5

How can I fix this vulnerability?

To fix this vulnerability, apply the necessary patches or updates provided by IBM.

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