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CVE-2024-56473: IBM Aspera Shares Data Manipulation

First published: Wed Feb 05 2025(Updated: )

IBM Aspera Shares 1.9.0 through 1.10.0 PL6 could allow an attacker to spoof their IP address, which is written to log files, due to improper verification of 'Client-IP' headers.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Aspera Shares<=1.9.0 - 1.10.0 PL6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-56473?

    CVE-2024-56473 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for IP address spoofing.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-56473?

    To fix CVE-2024-56473, upgrade IBM Aspera Shares to a version later than 1.10.0 PL6.

  • What versions of IBM Aspera Shares are affected by CVE-2024-56473?

    IBM Aspera Shares versions 1.9.0 through 1.10.0 PL6 are affected by CVE-2024-56473.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2024-56473 enable?

    CVE-2024-56473 enables attackers to spoof their IP addresses, impacting log file integrity.

  • Is CVE-2024-56473 related to header manipulation?

    Yes, CVE-2024-56473 is related to improper verification of 'Client-IP' headers, allowing IP spoofing.

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