Vulnerability identifier: #VU9017

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-1583

CWE-ID: CWE-388

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 obtain sensitive information.

The weakness exists due to improper error handling by MyFaces in JSF. A remote attacker can read arbitrary data on the target system.

Mitigation
Update to version 8.0.0.15 or 8.5.5.13.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM WebSphere Application Server: 8.0.0.0 - 8.0.0.14, 8.5.0.0 - 8.5.5.12

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External links
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22008707

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Q & A

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.