CVE-2024-41770
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next allows remote attackers to download temporary files, potentially exposing sensitive application logic or data. It affects DOORS Next versions 7.0.2, 7.0.3, and 7.1. Organizations using these versions are at risk of information disclosure.
💻 Affected Systems
- IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next
📦 What is this software?
Engineering Requirements Management Doors Next by Ibm
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⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attackers could download sensitive configuration files, application source code, or user data, leading to complete system compromise or intellectual property theft.
Likely Case
Attackers access temporary files containing partial application data, session information, or configuration details that could facilitate further attacks.
If Mitigated
With proper network segmentation and access controls, attackers cannot reach the vulnerable service, limiting exposure to internal threats only.
🎯 Exploit Status
The vulnerability allows remote exploitation without authentication, making it relatively easy to exploit.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Apply fix as described in IBM Security Bulletin
Vendor Advisory: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7184663
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Review IBM Security Bulletin. 2. Apply the recommended fix or upgrade to a non-vulnerable version. 3. Restart the DOORS Next service. 4. Verify the fix is applied.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Network Segmentation
allRestrict network access to DOORS Next to only trusted internal networks
Access Control Lists
allImplement strict firewall rules to limit which IP addresses can access the DOORS Next service
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Isolate the DOORS Next server from internet access and restrict to internal trusted networks only
- Implement additional monitoring and alerting for unusual file access patterns
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check the DOORS Next version in the application administration console or configuration filesCheck Version:
Check the application version in the DOORS Next administration interface or configuration filesVerify Fix Applied:
Verify the version has been updated to a non-vulnerable release and test that temporary files cannot be accessed remotely📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file download patterns from temporary directories
- Multiple failed attempts to access restricted files
Network Indicators:
- Unusual HTTP requests to temporary file paths
- External IP addresses accessing DOORS Next service
SIEM Query:
source="DOORS_Next" AND (url="*/temp/*" OR url="*/tmp/*") AND status=200