CVE-2024-41779CWE-367

IBM Engineering Systems Design Rhapsody - Model Manager

Critical · published November 22, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
57.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky race condition is the key to this vulnerability! Remote attackers can bypass security restrictions in IBM Engineering Systems Design Rhapsody Model Manager 7.0.2 and 7.0.3, leading to potential code execution! 🔥 Think of it like a waiter in a restaurant who accidentally takes an order twice because they didn't check the list before serving. One wrong move, and a dish meant for a customer could end up in the wrong hands, resulting in a messy situation! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted request, gaining the power to remotely execute code. This means they could manipulate your system, access sensitive data, or even take complete control, leading to absolutely devastating consequences for your organization!

Put simply

Think of it like a waiter in a restaurant who accidentally takes an order twice because they didn't check the list before serving. One wrong move, and a dish meant for a customer could end up in the wrong hands, resulting in a messy situation! This vulnerability arises from a race condition that allows an attacker to bypass intended security measures, potentially enabling unauthorized remote code execution.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted request, gaining the power to remotely execute code. This means they could manipulate your system, access sensitive data, or even take complete control, leading to absolutely devastating consequences for your organization! Immediate action is crucial! Patch your systems to version 7.0.4 or later to mitigate this risk. Additionally, audit your configurations and monitor for any unusual activity while you implement the patch. Don't delay! You've got this! Follow these steps and secure your systems like a pro! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00832 · 57.2th percentile
Weakness
CWE-367 · Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition
Published
2024-11-22T12:02Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 NOV 12:02Z
    IBM Engineering Systems Design Rhapsody - Model Manager
    cvelistv5