#VU41640 Input validation error in WebSphere Portal - CVE-2014-0959

Vulnerability identifier: #VU41640

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2014-0959

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
WebSphere Portal
Server applications / Application servers

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote #AU# to perform service disruption.

IBM WebSphere Portal 6.1.0 through 6.1.0.6 CF27, 6.1.5 through 6.1.5.3 CF27, 7.0 through 7.0.0.2 CF28, and 8.0 before 8.0.0.1 CF12 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a login redirect.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

WebSphere Portal: 6.1.0.0 - 8.0.0.1

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External links
https://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PI16462
https://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21672572
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/92741

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.