CVE-2023-45188: linux kernel File Upload RCE — Fix

Description

IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization Publishing 7.0.2 and 7.03 could allow a remote attacker to upload arbitrary files, caused by the improper validation of file extensions. By sending a specially crafted 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. IBM X-Force ID: 268751.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ibm	engineering_lifecycle_optimization_publishing	All
ibm	engineering_lifecycle_optimization_publishing	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
microsoft	windows	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/268751 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7156757 https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/268751 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7156757

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-45188? +

IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization Publishing 7.0.2 and 7.03 could allow a remote attacker to upload arbitrary files, caused by the improper validation of file extensions. By sending a specially crafted 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. IBM X-Force ID: 268751. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-45188? +

CVE-2023-45188 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-45188? +

CVE-2023-45188 affects products from ibm, linux, microsoft, specifically: engineering_lifecycle_optimization_publishing, linux_kernel, windows. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-45188? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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