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CVE-2004-1756

First published: Tue Apr 13 2004(Updated: )

BEA WebLogic Server and WebLogic Express 8.1 SP2 and earlier, and 7.0 SP4 and earlier, when using 2-way SSL with a custom trust manager, may accept a certificate chain even if the trust manager rejects it, which allows remote attackers to spoof other users or servers.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Oracle WebLogic Server=7.0
Oracle WebLogic Server=7.0
Oracle WebLogic Server=7.0-sp1
Oracle WebLogic Server=7.0-sp1
Oracle WebLogic Server=7.0-sp2
Oracle WebLogic Server=7.0-sp2
Oracle WebLogic Server=7.0-sp3
Oracle WebLogic Server=7.0-sp3
Oracle WebLogic Server=7.0-sp4
Oracle WebLogic Server=7.0-sp4
Oracle WebLogic Server=7.0-sp4
Oracle WebLogic Server=8.1
Oracle WebLogic Server=8.1
Oracle WebLogic Server=8.1
Oracle WebLogic Server=8.1-sp1
Oracle WebLogic Server=8.1-sp1
Oracle WebLogic Server=8.1-sp1
Oracle WebLogic Server=8.1-sp2
Oracle WebLogic Server=8.1-sp2
Oracle WebLogic Server=8.1-sp2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2004-1756?

    CVE-2004-1756 is rated as high severity due to its potential for remote exploitation and user impersonation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2004-1756?

    To fix CVE-2004-1756, upgrade to the latest version of BEA WebLogic Server or apply the recommended patches provided by Oracle.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2004-1756?

    CVE-2004-1756 affects BEA WebLogic Server and WebLogic Express versions 7.0 SP4 and earlier, and 8.1 SP2 and earlier.

  • Can CVE-2004-1756 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2004-1756 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to spoof other users or servers.

  • What does CVE-2004-1756 involve regarding SSL?

    CVE-2004-1756 involves a vulnerability in the handling of 2-way SSL with custom trust managers, allowing certificate chains to be accepted even if rejected.

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