IBM HTTP Server 8.5.0.0 < 8.5.5.26 / 9.0.0.0 < 9.0.5.18 DoS (7129933)

high Nessus Plugin ID 191707

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Synopsis

The remote web server is affected by a denial of service vulnerability.

Description

The version of IBM HTTP Server running on the remote host is affected by a denaial of service vulnerability.

- libexpat is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by improper system resource allocation. By sending a specially crafted request using an overly large token, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service. (CVE-2023-5245)

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 8.5.5.26, 9.0.5.18 or later.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 191707

File Name: ibm_http_server_7129933.nasl

Version: 1.1

Type: local

Agent: unix

Family: Web Servers

Published: 3/7/2024

Updated: 3/8/2024

Configuration: Enable thorough checks

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 4.4

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.8

Temporal Score: 6.1

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

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2023-52425

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.5

Temporal Score: 6.7

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

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

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:ibm:http_server

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

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 3/5/2024

Vulnerability Publication Date: 3/5/2024

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2023-52425

IAVB: 2024-B-0019

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