Vulnerability identifier: #VU71483
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 5.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-326
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
IBM WebSphere Application Server
Server applications /
Application servers
Vendor: IBM Corporation
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to the IBM WebSphere Application Server traditional container uses
weaker than expected cryptographic keys that could allow an attacker to
decrypt sensitive information.A remote attacker can gain access to sensitive information.
Note, this affects only the containerized version of WebSphere Application Server traditional.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
IBM WebSphere Application Server: 9.0.0.9 - 9.0.5.14, 8.5.5.17 - 8.5.5.22
External links
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6857007
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.