IBM Maximo Application Suite - AI Broker update for VMware Tanzu Spring Framework

1) Security features bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU98795

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38820

CWE-ID: CWE-254 - Security Features

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to String.toLowerCase() has some Locale dependent exceptions when handling case insensitive patterns in DataBinder. A remote attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions by passing specially crafted data to the application.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Maximo Application Suite - AI Broker: 9.0.2

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_maximo_application_suite_-_ai_broker:9.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7176634

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.