IBM HTTP Server 7.0.0.0 <= 7.0.0.45 / 8.0.0.0 <= 8.0.0.15 / 8.5.0.0 < 8.5.5.23 / 9.0.0.0 < 9.0.5.14 Code Execution

high Nessus Plugin ID 180255

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Synopsis

The remote web server is affected by a code execution vulnerability.

Description

The version of IBM HTTP Server running on the remote host is affected by an arbitrary code execution vulnerability in the Expat library.

Note that Nessus has not tested for this issue but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.

Solution

Upgrade to IBM HTTP Server version 8.5.5.23, 9.0.5.41, or later. Alternatively, upgrade to the minimal fix pack levels required by the interim fix and then apply Interim Fix PH49572.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 180255

File Name: ibm_http_server_cve-2022-40674.nasl

Version: 1.1

Type: local

Agent: unix

Family: Web Servers

Published: 8/29/2023

Updated: 8/30/2023

Configuration: Enable thorough checks

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 6.7

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.6

Temporal Score: 5.6

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2022-40674

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 8.1

Temporal Score: 7.1

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/RC:C

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:ibm:http_server

Required KB Items: installed_sw/IBM HTTP Server (IHS)

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 10/5/2022

Vulnerability Publication Date: 10/5/2022

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2022-40674

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