CVE-2022-40609 IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition code execution
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on systems using IBM Java SDK via unsafe deserialization of specially-crafted data.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2022-40609?
CVE-2022-40609 is a high-severity unsafe deserialization vulnerability in IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition, published on 2 Aug 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition 7.1.5.18 and 8.0.8.0 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by an unsafe deserialization flaw. By sending specially-crafted data, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 236069.
Weakness: CWE-502
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-40609?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Sdk.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40609?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade, and only deserialise data from trusted sources or with an allow-list of types. More about Unsafe deserialization.
Is CVE-2022-40609 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-40609 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2cf4-9q4p-f6wj.