IBM Security Directory Server up to 6.3.x XML Data xml injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in IBM Security Directory Server up to 6.3.x. Affected is an unknown function of the component XML Data Handler. The manipulation leads to xml injection. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2019-4539. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in IBM Security Directory Server up to 6.3.x (Directory Service Software). This issue affects some unknown functionality of the component XML Data Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a xml injection vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-91. The product does not properly neutralize special elements that are used in XML, allowing attackers to modify the syntax, content, or commands of the XML before it is processed by an end system. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

IBM Security Directory Server 6.4.0 does not properly neutralize special elements that are used in XML, allowing attackers to modify the syntax, content, or commands of the XML before it is processed by an end system. IBM X-Force ID: 165812.

The weakness was presented 10/02/2019 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2019-4539 since 01/03/2019. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. A simple authentication is required for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1505 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 6.4.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

See VDB-142821, VDB-142822, VDB-142824 and VDB-142825 for similar entries. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.7

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Xml injection
CWE: CWE-91 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Security Directory Server 6.4.0

Timelineinfo

01/03/2019 🔍
10/02/2019 +272 days 🔍
10/03/2019 +1 days 🔍
12/29/2023 +1548 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2019-4539 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-4539
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-142823
X-Force: 165812

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/03/2019 08:04
Updated: 12/29/2023 14:44
Changes: 10/03/2019 08:04 (42), 09/19/2020 16:11 (18), 12/29/2023 14:40 (4), 12/29/2023 14:44 (12)
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