CVE-2023-40052: Progress Application Server (PAS) for OpenEdge Denial of Service
First published: Thu Jan 18 2024(Updated: )
This issue affects Progress Application Server (PAS) for OpenEdge in versions 11.7 prior to 11.7.18, 12.2 prior to 12.2.13, and innovation releases prior to 12.8.0 . An attacker who can produce a malformed web request may cause the crash of a PASOE agent potentially disrupting the thread activities of many web application clients. Multiple of these DoS attacks could lead to the flooding of invalid requests as compared to the server’s remaining ability to process valid requests.
Credit: security@progress.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Progress OpenEdge Explorer | >=11.7<11.7.18 | |
| Progress OpenEdge Explorer | >=12.2<12.2.13 | |
| Progress OpenEdge Innovation | <12.8.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-40052?
The severity of CVE-2023-40052 is classified as high due to its potential to cause application disruption.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40052?
To fix CVE-2023-40052, upgrade Progress Application Server for OpenEdge to version 11.7.18 or higher, 12.2.13 or higher, or any version that is 12.8.0 or higher.
What versions are affected by CVE-2023-40052?
CVE-2023-40052 affects Progress Application Server for OpenEdge versions prior to 11.7.18, 12.2.13, and innovation releases prior to 12.8.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-40052?
CVE-2023-40052 is a denial-of-service vulnerability that can crash a PASOE agent through malformed web requests.
Who is affected by CVE-2023-40052?
Organizations using vulnerable versions of Progress Application Server for OpenEdge are at risk of exploitation due to CVE-2023-40052.
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