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Security Bulletin: IBM HTTP Server (powered by Apache) for IBM i is vulnerable to an attacker uploading arbitrary files and obtaining sensitive information (CVE-2023-45802, CVE-2023-31122)

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Summary

IBM HTTP Server (powered by Apache) used by IBM i is vulnerable to an attacker uploading arbitrary files due to improper validation (CVE-2023-45802) and obtaining sensitive information due to an out of bounds read flaw (CVE-2023-31122) as described in the vulnerability details section. This bulletin identifies the steps to take to address the vulnerabilities as described in the remediation/fixes section.

Vulnerability Details

CVEID:   CVE-2023-45802
DESCRIPTION:   Apache StreamPark could allow a remote authenticated attacker to upload arbitrary files, caused by the improper validation of file extensions. By sending a specially crafted HTTP request, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to upload a malicious file, which could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable system.
CVSS Base score: 7.5
CVSS Temporal Score: See: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/253372 for the current score.
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H)

CVEID:   CVE-2023-31122
DESCRIPTION:   Apache HTTP Server could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by an out-of-bounds read flaw in the mod_macro module. By sending a specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information, and use this information to launch further attacks against the affected system.
CVSS Base score: 7.5
CVSS Temporal Score: See: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/269041 for the current score.
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N)

Affected Products and Versions

 

Affected Product(s)Version(s)
IBM i7.5
IBM i7.4
IBM i7.3
IBM i7.2

Remediation/Fixes

The issues can be addressed by applying a PTF to IBM i.  IBM i releases 7.5, 7.4, 7.3, and 7.2 will be fixed.
 
The IBM i 5770-DG1 PTF numbers resolve the vulnerabilities.

 

Workarounds and Mitigations

None.

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References

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Acknowledgement

Change History

16 Feb 2024: Initial Publication

*The CVSS Environment Score is customer environment specific and will ultimately impact the Overall CVSS Score. Customers can evaluate the impact of this vulnerability in their environments by accessing the links in the Reference section of this Security Bulletin.

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Document Location

Worldwide

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Document Information

Modified date:
16 February 2024

UID

ibm17118649