CVE-2024-34997: High severity ibm cloud pak for security vulnerability

Published May 17, 2024
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Updated

joblib could allow a local authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by an unsafe deserialization in the pickle.load() function. By sending specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system.

Other sources

joblib v1.4.2 was discovered to contain a deserialization vulnerability via the component joblib.numpypickle::NumpyArrayWrapper().readarray(). NOTE: this is disputed by the supplier because NumpyArrayWrapper is only used during caching of trusted content.

MITRE

Affected Software

3 affected components
IBM Cloud Pak for Security<=1.10.0.0 - 1.10.11.0
IBM QRadar Suite Software<=1.10.12.0 - 1.10.22.0
Joblib Project Joblib Python=1.4.2

Event History

May 17, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-34997?

CVE-2024-34997 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-34997?

To fix CVE-2024-34997, you should upgrade to the latest version of joblib that addresses this deserialization issue.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-34997?

CVE-2024-34997 affects users of IBM Cloud Pak for Security versions 1.10.0.0 to 1.10.11.0 and IBM QRadar Suite Software versions 1.10.12.0 to 1.10.22.0.

4

What causes CVE-2024-34997?

CVE-2024-34997 is caused by an unsafe deserialization vulnerability in the pickle.load() function of joblib.

5

Can CVE-2024-34997 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2024-34997 requires local authenticated access, so it cannot be exploited remotely without prior access.

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