CVE-2023-28955: IBM Watson Knowledge Catalog denial of service

Published Jul 5, 2023
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Updated

IBM Watson Knowledge Catalog on Cloud Pak for Data 4.0 could allow an authenticated user send a specially crafted request that could cause a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 251704.

Other sources

IBM Watson Knowledge Catalog on Cloud Pak for Data could allow an authenticated user send a specially crafted request that could cause a denial of service.

Affected Software

2 affected components
IBM Watson Knowledge Catalog on Cloud Pak for Data>=4.0<4.7
IBM Watson Knowledge Catalog on-prem<=4.x

Remediation

Patch Available

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7009747

Event History

Jul 5, 2023
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jul 10, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:09 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:09 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of IBM Watson Knowledge Catalog on Cloud Pak for Data?

The vulnerability ID of IBM Watson Knowledge Catalog on Cloud Pak for Data is CVE-2023-28955.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-28955?

The severity of CVE-2023-28955 is medium with a severity value of 6.5.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2023-28955?

The affected software for CVE-2023-28955 is IBM Watson Knowledge Catalog on Cloud Pak for Data 4.0 up to 4.7 and IBM Watson Knowledge Catalog on-prem 4.x.

4

How can an authenticated user exploit CVE-2023-28955?

An authenticated user can exploit CVE-2023-28955 by sending a specially crafted request that could cause a denial of service.

5

How can I fix CVE-2023-28955?

To fix CVE-2023-28955, IBM has provided a patch or upgrade to the affected software. Please refer to the IBM support page for more information.

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