Vulnerability identifier: #VU9735

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-2017-1698

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
WebSphere Portal
Server applications / Application servers

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.

The weakness exists due to unspecified condition that exist when returning an error message. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request, trigger an error message response and access sensitive information within the error message.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in further attacks.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22011519

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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.