CVE-2023-27556: IBM Safer Payments denial of service
First published: Mon Apr 17 2023(Updated: )
IBM Counter Fraud Management for Safer Payments 6.1.0.00, 6.2.0.00, 6.3.0.00 through 6.3.1.03, 6.4.0.00 through 6.4.2.02 and 6.5.0.00 does not properly allocate resources without limits or throttling which could allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 249190.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Safer Payments | >=6.1.0.00<6.3.1.04 | |
| IBM Safer Payments | >=6.4.0.00<6.4.2.03 | |
| IBM Safer Payments | =6.5.0.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-27556?
CVE-2023-27556 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to improper resource allocation.
How do I fix CVE-2023-27556?
To fix CVE-2023-27556, upgrade IBM Safer Payments to a version later than 6.3.1.04, 6.4.2.03, or 6.5.0.00.
Which versions of IBM Safer Payments are affected by CVE-2023-27556?
CVE-2023-27556 affects IBM Safer Payments versions 6.1.0.00 to 6.3.1.03, 6.4.0.00 to 6.4.2.02, and 6.5.0.00.
Can CVE-2023-27556 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2023-27556 can be exploited by remote attackers to cause a denial of service.
What types of attacks are associated with CVE-2023-27556?
CVE-2023-27556 is associated with denial of service attacks due to resource allocation vulnerabilities.
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