CVE-2017-1383 — CRITICAL (9.1)

Vulnerability Description

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 9.1, 11.3, and 11.5 is vulnerable to a XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 127155.

CVSS Score

9.1

CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Infosphere Information Server	9.1
Ibm	Softlayer	All versions

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-611

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22005803Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/127155VDB EntryVendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22005803Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/127155VDB EntryVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-1383?

CVE-2017-1383 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL). IBM InfoSphere Information Server 9.1, 11.3, and 11.5 is vulnerable to a XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expo...

How severe is CVE-2017-1383?

CVE-2017-1383 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.1/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-1383?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Infosphere Information Server, Ibm Softlayer.