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	Versions
ibm	infosphere_information_server	All
ibm	infosphere_information_server	All
ibm	infosphere_information_server	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7160855

Other References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/298279

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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