CVE-2024-39746: IBM Sterling Connect:Direct Web Services information disclosure

Published Aug 21, 2024
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Updated

IBM Sterling Connect:Direct Web Services 6.0, 6.1, 6.2, and 6.3 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques.

Other sources

IBM Sterling Connect:Direct Web Services could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques.

IBM

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
IBM Sterling Connect:Direct Web Services<=6.3.0
IBM Sterling Connect:Direct Web Services<=6.1.0
IBM Sterling Connect:Direct Web Services<=6.2.0
IBM Connect:Direct Web Services<=6.0
All of the following
Any of the following
IBM Sterling Connect Direct Web Services=6.0
IBM Sterling Connect Direct Web Services=6.1.0
IBM Sterling Connect Direct Web Services=6.2.0
IBM Sterling Connect Direct Web Services=6.3.0
Any of the following
IBM AIX
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Aug 21, 2024
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Aug 22, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:29 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:29 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 AM
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-2024-39746?

CVE-2024-39746 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential exposure of sensitive information.

2

How can I fix CVE-2024-39746?

To fix CVE-2024-39746, it is recommended to apply the available patches from IBM for affected versions of Sterling Connect:Direct Web Services.

3

Which versions of Sterling Connect:Direct Web Services are affected by CVE-2024-39746?

CVE-2024-39746 affects IBM Sterling Connect:Direct Web Services versions 6.0 through 6.3.

4

Can CVE-2024-39746 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-39746 can potentially be exploited by a remote attacker to retrieve sensitive information.

5

What causes CVE-2024-39746?

CVE-2024-39746 is caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security in IBM Sterling Connect:Direct Web Services.

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