CVE-2023-37536: HCL BigFix Platform is vulnerable to an integer overflow in xerces-c++ 3.2.3
First published: Wed Oct 11 2023(Updated: )
An integer overflow in xerces-c++ 3.2.3 in BigFix Platform allows remote attackers to cause out-of-bound access via HTTP request.
Credit: psirt@hcl.com psirt@hcl.com psirt@hcl.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Xerces-c\+\+ | =3.2.3 | |
| Hcltech Bigfix Platform | >=9.0.0<9.5.23 | |
| Hcltech Bigfix Platform | >=10.0.0<10.0.10 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =37 | |
| ubuntu/xerces-c | <3.2.0+ | 3.2.0+ |
| ubuntu/xerces-c | <3.2.2+ | 3.2.2+ |
| ubuntu/xerces-c | <3.2.3+ | 3.2.3+ |
| ubuntu/xerces-c | <3.1.1-5.1+ | 3.1.1-5.1+ |
| ubuntu/xerces-c | <3.2.4+ | 3.2.4+ |
| ubuntu/xerces-c | <3.1.3+ | 3.1.3+ |
| debian/xerces-c | <=3.2.2+debian-1+deb10u1 | 3.2.2+debian-1+deb10u2 3.2.3+debian-3+deb11u1 3.2.4+debian-1 3.2.4+debian-1.3 |
| redhat/xerces-c | <3.2.4 | 3.2.4 |
| IBM Cognos Analytics | <=12.0.0-12.0.3 | |
| IBM Cognos Analytics | <=11.2.0-11.2.4 FP4 |
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Reference Links
- https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0107791
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/12/msg00027.html
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/7A6WWL4SWKAVYK6VK5YN7KZP4MZWC7IY/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/AJYZUBGPVWJ7LEHRCMB5XVADQBNGURXD/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/DAOSSJ72CUJ535VRWTCVQKUYT2LYR3OM/
- https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0107791
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2023-37536
- https://github.com/apache/xerces-c/pull/51
- https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/XERCESC-2241
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6590-1
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-37536
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-37536
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2023-37536
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-37536
- https://github.com/apache/xerces-c/commit/1296a40db07308dbaac32494469f609b00cdfaf3
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2243429
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2243427
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2243428
- https://access.redhat.com/articles/4997301
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:8795
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2243426
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7177223 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-37536?
CVE-2023-37536 is a vulnerability in the HCL BigFix Platform related to an integer overflow in xerces-c++ 3.2.3.
How does CVE-2023-37536 impact the HCL BigFix Platform?
CVE-2023-37536 allows remote attackers to cause out-of-bound access through HTTP requests.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-37536?
CVE-2023-37536 has a severity rating of 8.2 (high).
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-37536?
CVE-2023-37536 affects Apache Xerces-c++ 3.2.3 and HCL BigFix Platform versions 9.0.0 to 9.5.23 and 10.0.0 to 10.0.10.
How can I fix CVE-2023-37536 in the HCL BigFix Platform?
To fix CVE-2023-37536, it is recommended to apply the necessary security patches or updates provided by HCL Technologies.
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