Deserialization of untrusted data in IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus

1) Deserialization of Untrusted Data

EUVDB-ID: #VU71715

Risk: Critical

CVSSv4.0: 7.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Red]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-23477

CWE-ID: CWE-502 - Deserialization of Untrusted Data

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to insecure input validation when processing serialized data. A remote attacker can send specially crafted data to the server 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 Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus WebGUI: All versions

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_tivoli_netcool_omnibus_webgui:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6953483

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.