PT-2023-4306 · Ibm · Ibm Watson Cp4D Data Stores

Published 2023-03-02 · Updated 2023-07-13 · CVE-2023-27540

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

7.8

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions IBM Watson CP4D Data Stores version 4.6.0

Description The issue is related to the improper allocation of resources without limits or throttling in the data storage of IBM Cloud Pak for Data (CP4D). This could allow a remote attacker with specific system information to cause a denial of service.

Recommendations For IBM Watson CP4D Data Stores version 4.6.0, consider implementing resource allocation limits or throttling to prevent denial of service attacks. As a temporary workaround, restrict access to system resources to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Allocation of Resources Without Limits

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-770

Related Identifiers

BDU:2023-04632

CVE-2023-27540

Affected Products

Ibm Watson Cp4D Data Stores

References · 7

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-27540 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2023-27540 · Vendor Advisory
• https://ibm.com/support/pages/node/7009883 · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2023-04632 · Security Note
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/248924 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/66266 · Telegram Post
• https://vuldb.com/ru/?id.233388 · Note