VDB-198408 · CVE-2021-20464 · XFDB 196813

IBM Cognos Analytics PowerPlay 11.1.7/11.2.0 XML denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in IBM Cognos Analytics PowerPlay 11.1.7/11.2.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component XML Handler. The manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability was named CVE-2021-20464. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in IBM Cognos Analytics PowerPlay 11.1.7/11.2.0 (Business Process Management Software). Affected is an unknown function of the component XML Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability.

The weakness was presented 04/22/2022. The advisory is shared for download at ibm.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2021-20464 since 12/17/2020. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1499.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (196813). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Business Process Management Software

Vendor

Name

Cognos Analytics PowerPlay

Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.ibm.com/

CPE 2.3info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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CNA Base Score: 6.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

12/17/2020 🔍
04/22/2022 +490 days 🔍
04/22/2022 +0 days 🔍
04/29/2022 +7 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-20464 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-20464
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-198408
X-Force: 196813

Entryinfo

Created: 04/22/2022 22:21
Updated: 04/29/2022 06:48
Changes: 04/22/2022 22:21 (51), 04/29/2022 06:48 (1)
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