Security Bulletin: A vulnerability in Apache Xerces C++ XML parser may affect IBM Storage Protect HSM for Windows

Summary

IBM Storage Protect HSM for Windows can be affected by a security flaw in Apache Xerces C++ XML parser. The flaw can lead to arbitrary code execution, as described in the “Vulnerability Details” section. CVE-2024-23807.

Vulnerability Details

CVEID:CVE-2024-23807
**DESCRIPTION:**Apache Xerces C++ XML parser could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a use-after-free flaw during the scanning of external DTDs. By sending a specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system.
CVSS Base score: 8.1
CVSS Temporal Score: See: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/283301 for the current score.
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)

Affected Products and Versions

Remediation/Fixes

IBM strongly recommends addressing the vulnerabilities now by upgrading.

Workarounds and Mitigations

None