SB2024100252 - IBM watsonx.data update for dnsjava



SB2024100252 - IBM watsonx.data update for dnsjava

Published: October 2, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024100252
Severity
Medium
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) Insufficient verification of data authenticity (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-25638)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to improper response validation when handling DNS queries. Records in DNS replies are not checked for their relevance to the query, allowing an attacker to respond with RRs from different zones. A remote attacker can bypass DNSSEC restrictions.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.