CVE-2005-4755: Low severity oracle weblogic server vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2005
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Updated

BEA WebLogic Server and WebLogic Express 8.1 SP3 and earlier (1) stores the private key passphrase (CustomTrustKeyStorePassPhrase) in cleartext in nodemanager.config; or, during domain creation with the Configuration Wizard, renders an SSL private key passphrase in cleartext (2) on a terminal or (3) in a log file, which might allow local users to obtain cryptographic keys.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp3
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp1
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp3
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp2
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp1
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp2

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-2005-4755?

CVE-2005-4755 has a medium severity level due to the risk of exposing sensitive private key passphrases in cleartext.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-4755?

To fix CVE-2005-4755, ensure that the private key passphrase is stored securely and not in cleartext.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-4755?

CVE-2005-4755 affects BEA WebLogic Server and WebLogic Express versions 8.1 and earlier, specifically up to SP3.

4

What is the primary risk associated with CVE-2005-4755?

The primary risk of CVE-2005-4755 is unauthorized access to encrypted communications due to exposed SSL private key passphrases.

5

Is CVE-2005-4755 still relevant today?

While CVE-2005-4755 pertains to older software versions, it is relevant for organizations still using these vulnerable systems.

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