CVE-2025-36097
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CVE-2025-36097 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0 and WebSphere Application Server Liberty 17.0.0.3 through 25.0.0.7 are vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by a stack-based overflow. An attacker can send a specially crafted request that cause the server to consume excessive memory resources.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0 and WebSphere Application Server Liberty 17.0.0.3 through 25.0.0.7 are vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by a stack-based overflow. An attacker can send a specially crafted request that cause the server to consume excessive memory resources.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | >= 9.0.0.0, < 9.0.5.24 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | >= 17.0.0.3, < 25.0.0.8 |
References
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7239856Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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