HCL BigFix Platform is vulnerable to an integer overflow in xerces-c++ 3.2.3
Priority MEDIUM 44CWE-680Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Code execution
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- Partial Red Hat: 2 fixed, 1 without a fix
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat. Impact type from CWE-190 and the CVSS impact.
Summary
An integer overflow in xerces-c++ 3.2.3 in BigFix Platform allows remote attackers to cause out-of-bound access via HTTP request.
Why it matters now
Exploitation None reported CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.0193 80th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Partial Red Hat: 1 advisoryRed Hat: 2 fixed, 1 without a fix
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Total
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCL Software | BigFix Platform | 9.5 - 9.5.22, 10 - 10.0.9 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- BigFix Platform VendorHCL Software Affected 9.5 - 9.5.22, 10 - 10.0.9 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 3
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:apache:xerces-c\+\+:3.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 3.2.3 | Vulnerable | Apache |
| cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:bigfix_platform:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 9.0.0 to before 9.5.23; 10.0.0 to before 10.0.10 | Vulnerable | HCL Software |
| cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:37:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 37 | Vulnerable | Fedoraproject |
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:xerces-c\+\+:3.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 3.2.3 Vulnerable ·Apache
- cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:bigfix_platform:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 9.0.0 to before 9.5.23; 10.0.0 to before 10.0.10 Vulnerable ·HCL Software
- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:37:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 37 Vulnerable ·Fedoraproject
Remediation
Red Hat 1 advisory
- RHSA-2024:8795 Released 2024-11-04 · Red Hat rating Importantxerces-c security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7 ELS) xerces-c-3.1.1-10.el7_9.1, xerces-c-3.1.1-10.el7_9.1.ppc
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7 ELS) xerces-c-devel-3.1.1-10.el7_9.1, xerces-c-devel-3.1.1-10.el7_9.1.ppc, xerces-c-doc-3.1.1-10.el7_9.1
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Important. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 | Affected | No fix planned: Out of support scope |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7 ELS) | Fixed | RHSA-2024:8795 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7 ELS) | Fixed | RHSA-2024:8795 |
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2023-37536
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-62mq-p983-gjvx
References
Advisory 2
More HCL Software Bigfix Platform vulnerabilities
- TI-2021-09159 HCL BigFix Platform is affected by misconfigured security-related HTTP headers CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2024-15584 HCL BigFix Platform is susceptible to Cross-Site Request Forgery CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
- TI-2026-17523 Incorrect default permissions in HCL Software BigFix Platform CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
- TI-2022-18192 HCL BigFix Platform is affected by insecure credential storage CVSS 3.1HIGH 7.8
- TI-2022-10547 HCL BigFix Web Reports authorized users may see sensitive information in clear text CVSS 3.1MEDIUM 6.5
- TI-2021-09161 HCL BigFix Platform Server API is affected by Privilege Escalation Vulnerability CVSS 3.1HIGH 7.8
Sources
- CVE-2023-37536 · CVE Program
- CVE-2023-37536 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-62mq-p983-gjvx · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2023-37536 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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