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

Update to IBM WebSphere Application Server version 8.5.5.26, 9.0.5.19 or later. Alternatively, upgrade to the minimal fix pack levels required by the interim fix and then apply Interim Fix PH59697 (refer to vendor advisory).

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 191707

File Name: ibm_http_server_7129933.nasl

Version: 1.4

Type: local

Agent: unix

Family: Web Servers

Published: 3/7/2024

Updated: 2/21/2025

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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