CVE-2024-40706 IBM InfoSphere Information Server information disclosure

Medium 5.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can obtain sensitive version information from IBM InfoSphere Information Server, aiding further attacks.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-40706?

CVE-2024-40706 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Infosphere Information Server, published on 24 Jan 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 could allow a remote user to obtain sensitive version information that could aid in further attacks against the system.

Weakness: CWE-497

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-40706?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Infosphere Information Server.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40706?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-40706 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2024-40706 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-40706 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Ibm Infosphere Information Server vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jxqj-8qmq-4r2x.

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