CVE-2024-55909

MEDIUM
Published May 2, 2025 Modified Jul 16, 2025 CWE-409

Description

IBM Concert Software 1.0.0 through 1.0.5 could allow an authenticated user to cause a denial of service due to the expansion of archive files without controlling resource consumption.

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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-409 CWE-409

Affected Products

Vendor Product
ibm concert
linux linux_kernel

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-55909? +
IBM Concert Software 1.0.0 through 1.0.5 could allow an authenticated user to cause a denial of service due to the expansion of archive files without controlling resource consumption. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2024-55909? +
CVE-2024-55909 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-2024-55909? +
CVE-2024-55909 affects products from ibm, linux, specifically: concert, linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-55909? +
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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