CVE-2023-42012: IBM UrbanCode Deploy denial of service

Published Dec 13, 2023
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Updated

An IBM UrbanCode Deploy Agent 7.2 through 7.2.3.7, and 7.3 through 7.3.2.2 installed as a Windows service in a non-standard location could be subject to a denial of service attack by local accounts. IBM X-Force ID: 265509.

Other sources

An IBM UrbanCode Deploy Agent installed as a Windows service in a non-standard location could be subject to a denial of service attack by local accounts.

Affected Software

4 affected components
IBM UCD - IBM UrbanCode Deploy<=7.2 - 7.2.3.7
IBM UCD - IBM UrbanCode Deploy<=7.3 - 7.3.2.2
IBM UrbanCode Deploy>=7.2.0.0<=7.2.3.7
IBM UrbanCode Deploy>=7.3.0.0<=7.3.2.2

Event History

Dec 13, 2023
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Dec 19, 2023
Data Sourced
11:49 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-42012?

CVE-2023-42012 is rated as a denial of service vulnerability affecting specific versions of IBM UrbanCode Deploy.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-42012?

To address CVE-2023-42012, update IBM UrbanCode Deploy to a version beyond 7.2.3.7 or 7.3.2.2.

3

What versions of IBM UrbanCode Deploy are affected by CVE-2023-42012?

CVE-2023-42012 affects IBM UrbanCode Deploy versions 7.2 through 7.2.3.7 and 7.3 through 7.3.2.2.

4

Can local accounts exploit CVE-2023-42012?

Yes, local accounts can exploit CVE-2023-42012 to launch a denial of service attack against the affected IBM UrbanCode Deploy installations.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-42012?

Currently, the recommended action for CVE-2023-42012 is to upgrade to a secure version, as specific workarounds may not be provided.

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