CVE-2025-36097: websphere Stack Overflow — Fix

Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0 and WebSphere Application Server Liberty 17.0.0.3 through 25.0.0.7 are vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by a stack-based overflow. An attacker can send a specially crafted request that cause the server to consume excessive memory resources.

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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-121 CWE-121

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ibm	websphere_application_server	9.0.0.0 — 9.0.5.24
ibm	websphere_application_server	17.0.0.3 — 25.0.0.8

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7239856

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-36097? +

IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0 and WebSphere Application Server Liberty 17.0.0.3 through 25.0.0.7 are vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by a stack-based overflow. An attacker can send a specially crafted request that cause the server to consume excessive memory resources. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-36097? +

CVE-2025-36097 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-2025-36097? +

CVE-2025-36097 affects products from ibm, specifically: websphere_application_server. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-36097? +

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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