IBM TXSeries for Multiplatforms update for IBM Cognos Dashboards

1) Insecure DLL loading

EUVDB-ID: #VU107926

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-41739

CWE-ID: CWE-427 - Uncontrolled Search Path Element

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to dependency confusion. A remote attacker can place a specially crafted .dll file on a remote SMB fileshare, trick the victim into opening a file, associated with the vulnerable application, and execute arbitrary code on victim's system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM TXSeries for Multiplatforms: 10.1.0.0

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_txseries_for_multiplatforms:10.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7174967

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.