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CVE-2022-40609:
IBM JDK vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2022-40609 is a security vulnerability affecting IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition versions 7.1.5.18 and earlier, and 8.0.8.0 and earlier. The vulnerability was disclosed on August 1, 2023, and involves an unsafe deserialization flaw that could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems (IBM Advisory). The National Vulnerability Database (NVD) has assigned this vulnerability a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (Critical), while IBM's assessment indicates a CVSS score of 8.1 (High) (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability stems from an unsafe deserialization flaw in the Object Request Broker (ORB) component of IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition. The CVSS vector string assigned by NVD is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, indicating that the vulnerability can be exploited remotely with low attack complexity, requires no privileges or user interaction, and can result in high impacts to confidentiality, integrity, and availability (NVD, IBM Advisory).
Impact
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. The high severity rating indicates potential complete compromise of system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability affects both server and client installations of the IBM Java SDK (IBM Advisory).
Mitigation and workarounds
IBM has released security updates to address this vulnerability. The fixed versions are IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition 7.1.5.19 and 8.0.8.5. IBM customers who received the SDK as part of an IBM product should contact IBM support and refer to the appropriate product security bulletin. No workarounds are available for this vulnerability (IBM Advisory).
Additional resources
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