Security Bulletin: Liberty is vulnerable to denial of service due to GraphQL Java affecting IBM TXSeries for Multiplatforms

Summary

Liberty is vulnerable to a denial of service due to GraphQL Java (mpGraphQL-1.0 or mpGraphQL-2.0) caused by an uncontrolled resource consumption flaw. This affects WebSphere Application Server Liberty (versions 17.0.0.3 - 22.0.0.11) used by IBM TXSeries for Multiplatforms. IBM TXSeries for Multiplatforms has addressed the applicable CVE (CVE-2022-37734).

Vulnerability Details

CVEID:CVE-2022-37734
**DESCRIPTION:**GraphQL Java is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by an uncontrolled resource consumption flaw. By sending a specially-crafted request using Directive overloading, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service condition.
CVSS Base score: 7.5
CVSS Temporal Score: See: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/235781 for the current score.
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H)

Affected Products and Versions

Remediation/Fixes

Product |

VRMF

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Defect

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Remediation / First Fix

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IBM TXSeries for Multiplatforms v8.1

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8.1.0.3

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127962

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PSIRT fixes for TXSeries 8.1 will be provided only for extended support customers with request through Salesforce case.

IBM TXSeries for Multiplatforms v8.2

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8.2.0.2

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127962

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Download fix here

IBM TXSeries for Multiplatforms v9.1

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9.1.0.2

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127962

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Download fix here

Workarounds and Mitigations

None