CVE-2023-37536: HCL BigFix Platform is vulnerable to an integer overflow in xerces-c++ 3.2.3

Published Oct 11, 2023
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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.

Other sources

HCL Bigfix is vulnerable to a buffer overflow, caused by an integer overflow in Xerces-c++. By sending a specially crafted HTTP request, a remote authenticated attacker could cause an out-of-bound access to overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system or cause the application to crash.

— IBM

Affected Software

14 affected componentsFixes available
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+deb10u23.2.3+debian-3+deb11u13.2.4+debian-13.2.4+debian-1.3
redhat/xerces-c<3.2.4
3.2.4
Apache Xerces-c\+\+=3.2.3
hcltech Bigfix Platform>=9.0.0<9.5.23
hcltech Bigfix Platform>=10.0.0<10.0.10
IBM QRadar SIEM<=7.5 - 7.5.0 UP9 IF03
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics<=7.5 - 7.5.0 UP9 IF03
Fedoraproject Fedora=37

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/xerces-c to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.2.0+
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/xerces-c to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.2.2+
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/xerces-c to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.2.3+
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/xerces-c to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.1.1-5.1+
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/xerces-c to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.2.4+
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/xerces-c to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.1.3+
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/xerces-c to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.2.2+debian-1+deb10u2Fixed in 3.2.3+debian-3+deb11u1Fixed in 3.2.4+debian-1Fixed in 3.2.4+debian-1.3
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/xerces-c to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.2.4

Event History

Oct 11, 2023
CVE Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:46 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:46 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Jan 18, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·07:15 PM
Description
Oct 17, 2024
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-37536?

CVE-2023-37536 has a severity rating of 8.2 (high).

4

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.

5

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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