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CVE-2005-4705

First published: Sat Dec 31 2005(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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Oracle WebLogic Server=7.0-sp2
Oracle WebLogic Server=6.1-sp4
Oracle WebLogic Server=6.1-sp5
Oracle WebLogic Server=6.1-sp6
Oracle WebLogic Server=7.0-sp4
Oracle WebLogic Server=6.1-sp1
Oracle WebLogic Server=6.1-sp4
Oracle WebLogic Server=6.1-sp7
Oracle WebLogic Server=6.1-sp3
Oracle WebLogic Server=7.0-sp6
Oracle WebLogic Server=7.0-sp3
Oracle WebLogic Server=8.1-sp3
Oracle WebLogic Server=7.0-sp2
Oracle WebLogic Server=7.0-sp3
Oracle WebLogic Server=8.1-sp4
Oracle WebLogic Server=7.0-sp5
Oracle WebLogic Server=7.0-sp5
Oracle WebLogic Server=6.1-sp1
Oracle WebLogic Server=8.1-sp1
Oracle WebLogic Server=8.1-sp3
Oracle WebLogic Server=8.1-sp2
Oracle WebLogic Server=6.1-sp2
Oracle WebLogic Server=7.0-sp1
Oracle WebLogic Server=6.1-sp5
Oracle WebLogic Server=8.1-sp1
Oracle WebLogic Server=6.1-sp3
Oracle WebLogic Server=7.0-sp1
Oracle WebLogic Server=8.1-sp4
Oracle WebLogic Server=6.1-sp2
Oracle WebLogic Server=8.1-sp2
Oracle WebLogic Server=6.1-sp7
Oracle WebLogic Server=7.0-sp6
Oracle WebLogic Server=7.0-sp4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2005-4705?

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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