Denial of service in IBM Rational Build Forge

1) Data Handling

EUVDB-ID: #VU63225

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-29885

CWE-ID: CWE-19 - Data Handling

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform DoS attack.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in documentation for the EncryptInterceptor, which incorrectly stated that it enabled Tomcat clustering to run over an untrusted network. A remote attacker can perform a denial of service attack against the exposed EncryptInterceptor.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Rational Build Forge: 7.0.2 - 8.0.0.22

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_rational_build_forge:7.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_rational_build_forge:7.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_rational_build_forge:7.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6606239

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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.