Main Vulnerability Database SB2022071320

SB2022071320 - Integer overflow in IBM Rational Build Forge

Published: July 13, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022071320

Severity

High

Patch available

YES

Number of vulnerabilities 1

Exploitation vector Remote access

Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Low
Medium
High
Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.

1) Integer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22721)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow within the ap_escape_html2() function when parsing LimitXMLRequestBody. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request to the web server, trigger an integer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

https://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-ibm-rational-build-forge-is-affected-by-apache-http-server-version-used-in-it-cve-2022-22721/"
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