Integer overflow in IBM Rational Build Forge

1) Integer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU61285

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22721

CWE-ID: CWE-190 - Integer overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow within the ap_escape_html2() function when parsing LimitXMLRequestBody. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request to the web server, trigger an integer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Rational Build Forge: 8.0.0.0 - 8.0.0.22

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_rational_build_forge:8.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_rational_build_forge:8.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_rational_build_forge:8.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6602977

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.