CVE-2024-52363: IBM InfoSphere Information Server directory traversal

Published Nov 19, 2024
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Updated

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system.

Other sources

IBM InfoSphere Information Server could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system.

IBM

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
IBM InfoSphere Information Server<=11.7
All of the following
IBM InfoSphere Information Server=11.7
Any of the following
IBM AIX
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Nov 19, 2024
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Jan 17, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:01 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:01 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-52363?

CVE-2024-52363 has a medium severity rating, indicating it presents a potential risk to affected systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-52363?

To fix CVE-2024-52363, apply the security patches provided by IBM for InfoSphere Information Server 11.7.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2024-52363?

CVE-2024-52363 affects IBM InfoSphere Information Server version 11.7.

4

What kind of attack does CVE-2024-52363 enable?

CVE-2024-52363 enables remote attackers to perform directory traversal attacks, potentially exposing sensitive files.

5

Is CVE-2024-52363 easily exploitable?

Yes, CVE-2024-52363 is considered easily exploitable due to its reliance on specially crafted URL requests.

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