Description Preview
The proxy server in IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 7.0 before 7.0.0.27, 8.0 before 8.0.0.5, and 8.5 before 8.5.0.1, as well as WebSphere Virtual Enterprise, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon outage) by sending a specially crafted request.
Overview
This vulnerability affects IBM WebSphere Application Server and WebSphere Virtual Enterprise versions as mentioned above. It allows remote attackers to disrupt the availability of the server by exploiting a flaw in the proxy server component.
Remediation
To remediate this vulnerability, IBM recommends applying the necessary updates to the affected versions of WebSphere Application Server and WebSphere Virtual Enterprise. Users should upgrade to the specified fixed versions to mitigate the risk of a denial of service attack.
References
- IBM X-Force Exchange Advisory: was-proxy-dos(78047)
- IBM Support Document: http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21614265
- IBM Advisory PM71319: http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PM71319
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- InformationInformation
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- ConstructionConstruction
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- MiningMining
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
