#VU76435 Insecure configuration in IBM InfoSphere Information Server - CVE-2023-32336

Vulnerability identifier: #VU76435

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-32336

CWE-ID: CWE-16

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM InfoSphere Information Server
Server applications / Database software

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The issue may allow a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The issue exists due to insecure deserialization in an RMI service. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request the server and execute arbitrary Java code on the system.

Mitigation
The vendor recommends to change Java configuration to limit the objects that will be handled by the RMI service.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM InfoSphere Information Server: 11.7 - 11.7.1.4

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External links
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6995879
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/255285
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6454607

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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.