CVE-2023-38264: java software Insecure Deserialization

Description

The IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition's Object Request Broker (ORB) 7.1.0.0 through 7.1.5.21 and 8.0.0.0 through 8.0.8.21 is vulnerable to a denial of service attack in some circumstances due to improper enforcement of the JEP 290 MaxRef and MaxDepth deserialization filters. IBM X-Force ID: 260578.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.9

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ibm	java_software_development_kit	7.1.0.0 — 7.1.5.22
ibm	java_software_development_kit	8.0.0.0 — 8.0.8.25

References

Advisories & Patches

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/260578 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7150727 https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/260578 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7150727

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-38264? +

The IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition's Object Request Broker (ORB) 7.1.0.0 through 7.1.5.21 and 8.0.0.0 through 8.0.8.21 is vulnerable to a denial of service attack in some circumstances due to improper enforcement of the JEP 290 MaxRef and MaxDepth deserialization filters. IBM X-Force ID: 260578. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-38264? +

CVE-2023-38264 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.9 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38264? +

CVE-2023-38264 affects products from ibm, specifically: java_software_development_kit. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-38264? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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