VDB-262007 · CVE-2024-25026 · XFDB 281516

IBM WebSphere Application Server Request allocation of resources

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in IBM WebSphere Application Server and WebSphere Application Server Liberty. This impacts an unknown function of the component Request Handler. The manipulation leads to allocation of resources. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-25026. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM WebSphere Application Server and WebSphere Application Server Liberty (the affected version is unknown). It has been rated as critical. This issue affects an unknown code of the component Request Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a allocation of resources vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-770. The product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated, in violation of the intended security policy for that actor. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5, 9.0 and IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty 17.0.0.3 through 24.0.0.4 are 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: 281516.

It is possible to read the advisory at ibm.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2024-25026 since 02/03/2024. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1499 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (281516). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Application Server Software

Vendor

Name

License

commercial

Website

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

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

VulDB Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Temp Score: 5.7
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CNA Base Score: 5.9
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Allocation of resources
CWE: CWE-770 / CWE-400 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

02/03/2024 🔍
04/25/2024 +81 days 🔍
04/25/2024 +0 days 🔍
02/28/2025 +309 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-25026 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-25026
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-262007
X-Force: 281516

Entryinfo

Created: 04/25/2024 14:49
Updated: 02/28/2025 04:58
Changes: 04/25/2024 14:49 (62), 05/29/2024 15:14 (1), 02/28/2025 04:58 (13)
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