VDB-212904 · CVE-2022-40235 · XFDB 235725

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 Job denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7. It has been declared as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the component Job Handler. The manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2022-40235. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 (Reporting Software). Affected is some unknown processing of the component Job 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. CVE summarizes:

"IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 could allow a user to cause a denial of service by removing the ability to run jobs due to improper input validation. IBM X-Force ID: 235725."

The weakness was shared 11/04/2022. The advisory is shared for download at ibm.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2022-40235 since 09/08/2022. 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 (235725). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Reporting Software

Vendor

Name

InfoSphere Information Server

Version

11.7

License

commercial

Website

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

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

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

09/08/2022 🔍
11/04/2022 +57 days 🔍
11/04/2022 +0 days 🔍
05/03/2025 +911 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-40235 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-40235
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-212904
X-Force: 235725

Entryinfo

Created: 11/04/2022 05:13
Updated: 05/03/2025 04:54
Changes: 11/04/2022 05:13 (42), 05/03/2025 04:54 (26)
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