Security Bulletin: IBM App Connect Enterprise Certified Container DesignerAuthoring operands that use mapping assistance are vulnerable to denial of service due to [CVE-2023-25399]

Summary

Python module SciPy is used by IBM App Connect Enterprise Certified Container for mapping assistance. IBM App Connect Enterprise Certified Container DesignerAuthoring operands that use mapping assistance are vulnerable to denial of service. This bulletin provides patch information to address the reported vulnerability in Python module SciPy. [CVE-2023-25399]

Vulnerability Details

CVEID:CVE-2023-25399
**DESCRIPTION:**SciPy is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by a memory leak flaw in the Py_FindObjects function due to new reference is not decreased. By sending a specially crafted request, a local authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service condition.
CVSS Base score: 3.3
CVSS Temporal Score: See: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/260001 for the current score.
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L)

Affected Products and Versions

Remediation/Fixes

IBM strongly suggests the following:
App Connect Enterprise Certified Container 4.1.x to 7.0.x (Continuous Delivery)

Upgrade to App Connect Enterprise Certified Container Operator version 7.1.0 or higher, and ensure that all DesignerAuthoring components are at 12.0.7.0-r3 or higher. Documentation on the upgrade process is available at <https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/app-connect/containers_cd?topic=releases-upgrading-operator&gt;

App Connect Enterprise Certified Container 5.0 LTS (Long Term Support)

Upgrade to App Connect Enterprise Certified Container Operator version 5.0.3 or higher, and ensure that all DesignerAuthoring and IntegrationServer components are at 12.0.7.0-r1-lts or higher. Documentation on the upgrade process is available at <https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/app-connect-contlts?topic=releases-upgrading-operator&gt;

Workarounds and Mitigations

None