CVE-2011-4889

The javax.naming.directory.AttributeInUseException class in the Virtual Member Manager in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.1 before 6.1.0.43, 7.0 before 7.0.0.21, and 8.0 before 8.0.0.2 does not properly update passwords on a configuration using Tivoli Directory Server, which might allow remote attackers to gain access to an application by leveraging knowledge of an old password. IBM X-Force ID: 72581.

CVSS v3 9.8 CRITICAL
CVSS v2.0 7.5 HIGH

9.8^/10

CVSS v3 : CRITICAL

Vector : AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

7.5^/10

CVSS v2.0 : HIGH

Vector : AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Exploitability : 10.0 / Impact : 6.4

Access Vector NETWORK

Access Complexity LOW

Authentication NONE

Confidentiality Impact PARTIAL

Integrity Impact PARTIAL

Availability Impact PARTIAL

References

Link	Resource
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/72581	VDB Entry Vendor Advisory
https://www-304.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21587015	Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/72581	VDB Entry Vendor Advisory
https://www-304.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21587015	Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

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	cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server::::::::

History

21 Nov 2024, 01:33

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
References	~~() https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/72581 - VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory~~	() https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/72581 - VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
References	~~() https://www-304.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21587015 - Vendor Advisory~~	() https://www-304.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21587015 - Vendor Advisory

Information

Published : 2018-02-08 23:29

Updated : 2024-11-21 01:33

NVD link : CVE-2011-4889

Mitre link : CVE-2011-4889

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2011-4889

JSON object : View

Products Affected

ibm

websphere_application_server

CWE

CWE-254

7PK - Security Features

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