CVE-2023-38264

Name: CVE-2023-38264
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-14T13:21:29.417+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-38264 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition's Object Request Broker (ORB) 7.1.0.0 through 7.1.5.21 and 8.0.0.0 through 8.0.8.21 is vulnerable to a denial of service attack in some circumstances due to improper enforcement of the JEP 290 MaxRef and MaxDepth deserialization filters. IBM X-Force ID: 260578.. EPSS estimates a 0.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition's Object Request Broker (ORB) 7.1.0.0 through 7.1.5.21 and 8.0.0.0 through 8.0.8.21 is vulnerable to a denial of service attack in some circumstances due to improper enforcement of the JEP 290 MaxRef and MaxDepth deserialization filters. IBM X-Force ID: 260578.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.85%

53.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-502

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Java Software Development Kit	>= 7.1.0.0, < 7.1.5.22
Ibm	Java Software Development Kit	>= 8.0.0.0, < 8.0.8.25

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/260578Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7150727Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/260578Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7150727Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 14, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-38264?

How severe is CVE-2023-38264?

CVE-2023-38264 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38264?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST