HCL BigFix Platform API Parameter improper validation of specified type of input

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in HCL BigFix Platform. It has been declared as problematic. This impacts an unknown function of the component API Parameter Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper validation of specified type of input. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-42189. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in HCL BigFix Platform (version now known). This vulnerability affects some unknown processing of the component API Parameter Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper validation of specified type of input vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-1287. The product receives input that is expected to be of a certain type, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input is actually of the expected type. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

HCL BigFix Web Reports might be subject to a Denial of Service (DoS) attack, due to a potentially weak validation of an API parameter.

The advisory is available at support.hcl-software.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-42189 since 07/29/2024. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploitation needs additional levels of successful authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 242295 (HCL BigFix Server 10.0.x < 10.0.13 / 11.0.x < 11.0.4 Multiple Vulnerabilities (KB0120585)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (242295). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Productinfo

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BigFix Platform

License

commercial

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.3

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Class: Improper validation of specified type of input
CWE: CWE-1287 / CWE-20
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Nessus ID: 242295
Nessus Name: HCL BigFix Server 10.0.x < 10.0.13 / 11.0.x < 11.0.4 Multiple Vulnerabilities (KB0120585)

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07/29/2024 🔍
04/15/2025 +260 days 🔍
04/15/2025 +0 days 🔍
10/10/2025 +177 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: KB0120585
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-42189 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-42189
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-304786

Entryinfo

Created: 04/15/2025 20:36
Updated: 10/10/2025 00:25
Changes: 04/15/2025 20:36 (64), 07/18/2025 22:11 (2), 10/10/2025 00:25 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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