CVE-2023-38737: IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty denial of service

Published Aug 16, 2023
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Updated

Eclipse Jetty is vulnerable to server-side request forgery, caused by improper handling of XML external entity (XXE) declarations by the XmlParser. By sending a specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to conduct SSRF attack or cause a denial of service condition.

Other sources

IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty 22.0.0.13 through 23.0.0.7 is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by sending a specially-crafted request. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the server to consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 262567.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
IBM Cognos Analytics<=12.0.0-12.0.3
IBM Cognos Analytics<=11.2.0-11.2.4 FP3
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services>=22.0.0.13<=23.0.0.7

Event History

Aug 16, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:07 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2023-38737.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2023-38737?

The severity level of CVE-2023-38737 is high (7.5).

3

How does CVE-2023-38737 impact IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty?

CVE-2023-38737 can cause denial of service by consuming memory resources on IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty versions 22.0.0.13 through 23.0.0.7.

4

How can this vulnerability be exploited?

This vulnerability can be exploited by sending a specially-crafted request.

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Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-38737?

Yes, IBM has provided a fix for CVE-2023-38737. Please refer to the IBM support page for more information.

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