CVE-2024-40705

MEDIUM
Published Aug 15, 2024 Modified Aug 15, 2024 CWE-405

Description

IBM InfoSphere Information Server could allow an authenticated user to consume file space resources due to unrestricted file uploads. IBM X-Force ID: 298279.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-405 CWE-405

Affected Products

Vendor Product
ibm infosphere_information_server
ibm infosphere_information_server
ibm infosphere_information_server

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-40705? +
IBM InfoSphere Information Server could allow an authenticated user to consume file space resources due to unrestricted file uploads. IBM X-Force ID: 298279. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2024-40705? +
CVE-2024-40705 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.5 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-2024-40705? +
CVE-2024-40705 affects products from ibm, specifically: infosphere_information_server. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-40705? +
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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