CVE-2024-27268: IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty denial of service

Published Apr 3, 2024
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IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty 18.0.0.2 through 24.0.0.4 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: 284574.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
IBM Cognos Analytics<=12.0.0-12.0.4
IBM Cognos Analytics<=11.2.0-11.2.4 FP4
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services>=18.0.0.2<24.0.0.5

Event History

Apr 4, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:26 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:26 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Feb 4, 2025
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-27268?

CVE-2024-27268 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

2

How can I mitigate CVE-2024-27268?

To mitigate CVE-2024-27268, it is recommended to apply the latest security patches from IBM for WebSphere Application Server Liberty.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2024-27268?

CVE-2024-27268 affects IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty versions from 18.0.0.2 through 24.0.0.4.

4

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2024-27268?

CVE-2024-27268 is associated with a remote denial of service attack that can exhaust server memory.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2024-27268?

CVE-2024-27268 can be exploited by a remote attacker sending specially crafted requests to the server.

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