CVE-2024-41768: linux kernel — Fix

Description

IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Publishing 7.0.2 and 7.0.3 could allow a remote attacker to cause an unhandled SSL exception which could leave the connection in an unexpected or insecure state.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-544 CWE-544

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ibm	engineering_lifecycle_optimization_publishing	All
ibm	engineering_lifecycle_optimization_publishing	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
microsoft	windows	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7180202

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-41768? +

IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Publishing 7.0.2 and 7.0.3 could allow a remote attacker to cause an unhandled SSL exception which could leave the connection in an unexpected or insecure state. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-41768? +

CVE-2024-41768 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-2024-41768? +

CVE-2024-41768 affects products from ibm, linux, microsoft, specifically: engineering_lifecycle_optimization_publishing, linux_kernel, windows. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-41768? +

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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