CVE-2023-27556:Resource Allocation Vulnerability in IBM Counter Fraud Management for Safer Payments

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IBM Counter Fraud Management for Safer Payments versions 6.1.0.00, 6.2.0.00, 6.3.0.00 through 6.3.1.03, 6.4.0.00 through 6.4.2.02, and 6.5.0.00 contains a vulnerability where the application does not properly allocate resources with appropriate limits or throttling mechanisms. This weakness could allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service condition by exhausting system resources.

Overview

This vulnerability (CVE-2023-27556) affects multiple versions of IBM Counter Fraud Management for Safer Payments, a solution designed to detect and prevent fraudulent financial transactions. The core issue is improper resource allocation without appropriate limits or throttling mechanisms. When a system fails to control resource allocation properly, attackers can exploit this by making excessive requests that consume available resources such as memory, CPU, or network bandwidth. This can lead to degraded performance or complete system unavailability, effectively creating a denial of service condition. Since the application is used in financial fraud detection, any downtime could potentially allow fraudulent transactions to go undetected during the outage period.

Remediation

Organizations using affected versions of IBM Counter Fraud Management for Safer Payments should apply the security updates provided by IBM as soon as possible. IBM has released patches to address this vulnerability. Users should review the IBM security bulletin at https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6985601 for specific update instructions based on their installed version. Additionally, organizations should consider implementing network-level protections such as rate limiting and request throttling at the perimeter to help mitigate similar attacks while updates are being applied. Monitoring system resource usage and implementing alerts for unusual spikes in resource consumption can also help detect potential exploitation attempts.

References

  1. IBM Security Bulletin: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6985601
  2. X-Force Vulnerability Database: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/249190
  3. MITRE CVE Record: CVE-2023-27556
  4. IBM X-Force ID: 249190

Industry ExposureMost to least
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.

  1. Accommodation & Food Services
    Accommodation & Food Services
  2. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  3. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  4. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  5. Construction
    Construction
  6. Educational Services
    Educational Services
  7. Finance and Insurance
    Finance and Insurance
  8. Health Care & Social Assistance
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  9. Information
    Information
  10. Management of Companies & Enterprises
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  11. Manufacturing
    Manufacturing
  12. Mining
    Mining
  13. Other Services (except Public Administration)
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  14. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  15. Public Administration
    Public Administration
  16. Real Estate Rental & Leasing
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  17. Retail Trade
    Retail Trade
  18. Transportation & Warehousing
    Transportation & Warehousing
  19. Utilities
    Utilities
  20. Wholesale Trade
    Wholesale Trade

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