What is the severity of ZDI-21-174?

ZDI-21-174 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability.

How do I fix ZDI-21-174?

To fix ZDI-21-174, apply the latest updates or patches provided by IBM for WebSphere.

Who is affected by the ZDI-21-174 vulnerability?

The ZDI-21-174 vulnerability affects installations of IBM WebSphere that utilize the EDataGraphImpl class.

Does ZDI-21-174 require authentication to exploit?

Exploiting ZDI-21-174 does not require authentication, allowing remote attackers to leverage the vulnerability.

What kind of information can be disclosed due to ZDI-21-174?

ZDI-21-174 can potentially disclose sensitive information from affected IBM WebSphere installations.

Vulnerability/
ZDI-21-174

high

7.5

3/8/2024

ZDI-21-174: IBM WebSphere EDataGraphImpl Deserialization of Untrusted Data Information Disclosure Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of IBM WebSphere. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the EDataGraphImpl class. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in deserialization of untrusted data. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose information in the context of root.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-21-174?
ZDI-21-174 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability.
How do I fix ZDI-21-174?
To fix ZDI-21-174, apply the latest updates or patches provided by IBM for WebSphere.
Who is affected by the ZDI-21-174 vulnerability?
The ZDI-21-174 vulnerability affects installations of IBM WebSphere that utilize the EDataGraphImpl class.
Does ZDI-21-174 require authentication to exploit?
Exploiting ZDI-21-174 does not require authentication, allowing remote attackers to leverage the vulnerability.
What kind of information can be disclosed due to ZDI-21-174?
ZDI-21-174 can potentially disclose sensitive information from affected IBM WebSphere installations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-21-174?
ZDI-21-174 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability.
How do I fix ZDI-21-174?
To fix ZDI-21-174, apply the latest updates or patches provided by IBM for WebSphere.
Who is affected by the ZDI-21-174 vulnerability?
The ZDI-21-174 vulnerability affects installations of IBM WebSphere that utilize the EDataGraphImpl class.
Does ZDI-21-174 require authentication to exploit?
Exploiting ZDI-21-174 does not require authentication, allowing remote attackers to leverage the vulnerability.
What kind of information can be disclosed due to ZDI-21-174?
ZDI-21-174 can potentially disclose sensitive information from affected IBM WebSphere installations.