CVE-2005-4752: Medium severity oracle weblogic server vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2005
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Updated

BEA WebLogic Server and WebLogic Express 8.1 SP4 and earlier, and 7.0 SP6 and earlier, might allow local users to gain privileges by using the run-as deployment descriptor element to change the privileges of a web application or EJB from the Deployer security role to the Admin security role.

Affected Software

24 affected components
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp2
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp4
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0
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=8.1-sp1
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp3
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp2
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp1
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp1
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp1
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp4
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp2
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp6
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp4

Remediation

Event History

Dec 31, 2005
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Apr 1, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-4752?

CVE-2005-4752 is considered a critical vulnerability as it allows local users to escalate their privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-4752?

To fix CVE-2005-4752, upgrade to a patched version of WebLogic Server or WebLogic Express beyond 8.1 SP4 or 7.0 SP6.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2005-4752?

CVE-2005-4752 affects users running BEA WebLogic Server or WebLogic Express version 8.1 SP4 and earlier, and 7.0 SP6 and earlier.

4

What impact does CVE-2005-4752 have?

CVE-2005-4752 can allow local users to gain unauthorized access to sensitive applications by changing security roles.

5

Is CVE-2005-4752 exploitable by remote attackers?

CVE-2005-4752 is not directly exploitable by remote attackers as it requires local access to the system.

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