SB2024090940 - Improper certificate validation in IBM watsonx.data 



SB2024090940 - Improper certificate validation in IBM watsonx.data

Published: September 9, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024090940
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper Certificate Validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-39689)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to modify data on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to Certifi python-certifi provide weaker than expected security, caused by the use of GLOBALTRUST root certificate. A remote attacker can trigger the vulnerability to launch further attacks on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.