CVE-2005-4757: High severity Bea WebLogic Server vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2005
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Updated

BEA WebLogic Server and WebLogic Express 8.1 SP3 and earlier, and 7.0 SP5 and earlier, do not properly "constrain" a "/" (slash) servlet root URL pattern, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended servlet protections.

Affected Software

20 affected components
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp1
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp1
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp2
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp2
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp3
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp3
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp4
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp4
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp5
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp5
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp1
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp1
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp2
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp2
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp3
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp3

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-2005-4757?

CVE-2005-4757 has a high severity rating due to the potential for unauthorized access to servlet protections.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-4757?

To fix CVE-2005-4757, update to a patched version of BEA WebLogic Server or WebLogic Express, specifically version 8.1 SP4 or later.

3

Which versions of WebLogic are affected by CVE-2005-4757?

CVE-2005-4757 affects BEA WebLogic Server versions 7.0 SP5 and earlier, as well as 8.1 SP3 and earlier.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-4757?

CVE-2005-4757 is a remote attack vulnerability that allows attackers to bypass servlet protections.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2005-4757?

While patching is the recommended solution for CVE-2005-4757, temporary workarounds may include configuring additional security measures to limit remote access.

Contact

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