CVE-2024-49353: watson assistant — Fix

Description

IBM Watson Speech Services Cartridge for IBM Cloud Pak for Data 4.0.0 through 5.0.2 does not properly check inputs to resources that are used concurrently, which might lead to unexpected states, possibly resulting in a crash.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-362 CWE-362

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ibm	watson_assistant_for_ibm_cloud_pak_for_data	4.0.0 — 5.0.3

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7177065

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-49353? +

IBM Watson Speech Services Cartridge for IBM Cloud Pak for Data 4.0.0 through 5.0.2 does not properly check inputs to resources that are used concurrently, which might lead to unexpected states, possibly resulting in a crash. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-49353? +

CVE-2024-49353 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-49353? +

CVE-2024-49353 affects products from ibm, specifically: watson_assistant_for_ibm_cloud_pak_for_data. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-49353? +

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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