CVE-2022-40609

IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition code execution

Description

IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition 7.1.5.18 and 8.0.8.0 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by an unsafe deserialization flaw. By sending specially-crafted data, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 236069.

Category

8.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.09%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com
Affected: IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7017032 vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/236069 vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-40609?
CVE-2022-40609 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-40609?
To fix CVE-2022-40609, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-40609 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-40609 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-40609?
CVE-2022-40609 affects IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition.
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