CVE-2024-49344: linux kernel Session Fixation — Fix

Description

IBM OpenPages with Watson 8.3 and 9.0 IBM OpenPages with Watson Assistant chat feature enabled the application establishes a session when a user logs in and uses chat, but the chat session is still left active after logout.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.3

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-384 CWE-384

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ibm	openpages_with_watson	8.3 — 8.3.0.3
ibm	openpages_with_watson	9.0 — 9.0.0.5
linux	linux_kernel	All
microsoft	windows	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7183541

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-49344? +

IBM OpenPages with Watson 8.3 and 9.0 IBM OpenPages with Watson Assistant chat feature enabled the application establishes a session when a user logs in and uses chat, but the chat session is still left active after logout. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-49344? +

CVE-2024-49344 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.3 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-2024-49344? +

CVE-2024-49344 affects products from ibm, linux, microsoft, specifically: linux_kernel, openpages_with_watson, windows. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-49344? +

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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