CVE-2005-4705: Medium severity Bea WebLogic Server vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2005
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Updated

BEA WebLogic Server and WebLogic Express 8.1 through SP4, 7.0 through SP6, and 6.1 through SP7, when a Java client application creates an SSL connection to the server after it has already created an insecure connection, will use the insecure connection, which allows remote attackers to sniff the connection.

Affected Software

33 affected components
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp2
Bea WebLogic Server=6.1-sp4
Bea WebLogic Server=6.1-sp5
Bea WebLogic Server=6.1-sp6
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp4
Bea WebLogic Server=6.1-sp1
Bea WebLogic Server=6.1-sp4
Bea WebLogic Server=6.1-sp7
Bea WebLogic Server=6.1-sp3
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp6
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp3
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp3
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp2
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp3
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp4
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp5
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp5
Bea WebLogic Server=6.1-sp1
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp1
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp3
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp2
Bea WebLogic Server=6.1-sp2
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp1
Bea WebLogic Server=6.1-sp5
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp1
Bea WebLogic Server=6.1-sp3
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp1
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp4
Bea WebLogic Server=6.1-sp2
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp2
Bea WebLogic Server=6.1-sp7
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp6
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp4

Event History

Dec 31, 2005
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Feb 2, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-4705?

CVE-2005-4705 has a medium severity level due to its potential for remote exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-4705?

To fix CVE-2005-4705, upgrade to a patched version of Oracle WebLogic Server that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What versions of WebLogic Server are affected by CVE-2005-4705?

CVE-2005-4705 affects WebLogic Server versions 6.1 SP1-SP7, 7.0 SP1-SP6, and 8.1 SP1-SP4.

4

Can exploitation of CVE-2005-4705 lead to data loss?

Yes, exploitation of CVE-2005-4705 can allow attackers to sniff sensitive data, potentially leading to data loss.

5

Is there a recommended mitigation for CVE-2005-4705?

In addition to upgrading, a recommended mitigation for CVE-2005-4705 is to enforce secure protocols for all connections to the server.

Contact

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