CVE-2005-4764: High severity oracle weblogic server vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2005
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Updated

BEA WebLogic Server and WebLogic Express 9.0, 8.1, and 7.0 lock out the admin user account after multiple incorrect password guesses, which allows remote attackers who know or guess the admin account name to cause a denial of service (blocked admin logins).

Affected Software

68 affected components
Bea WebLogic Server=6.1
Bea WebLogic Server=6.1
Bea WebLogic Server=6.1
Bea WebLogic Server=6.1-sp1
Bea WebLogic Server=6.1-sp1
Bea WebLogic Server=6.1-sp1
Bea WebLogic Server=6.1-sp2
Bea WebLogic Server=6.1-sp2
Bea WebLogic Server=6.1-sp2
Bea WebLogic Server=6.1-sp3
Bea WebLogic Server=6.1-sp3
Bea WebLogic Server=6.1-sp3
Bea WebLogic Server=6.1-sp4
Bea WebLogic Server=6.1-sp4
Bea WebLogic Server=6.1-sp4
Bea WebLogic Server=6.1-sp5
Bea WebLogic Server=6.1-sp5
Bea WebLogic Server=6.1-sp5
Bea WebLogic Server=6.1-sp6
Bea WebLogic Server=6.1-sp6
Bea WebLogic Server=6.1-sp7
Bea WebLogic Server=6.1-sp7
Bea WebLogic Server=6.1-sp7
Bea WebLogic Server=6.1-sp8
Bea WebLogic Server=6.1-sp8
Bea WebLogic Server=6.1-sp8
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0
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-sp1
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp2
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-sp3
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp4
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=7.0-sp5
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp6
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp6
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp6
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp7
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp7
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp7
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1
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-sp1
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp2
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp2
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp2
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp3
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp3
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp3
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp4
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp4
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp4
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp5
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp5
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp5

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-2005-4764?

CVE-2005-4764 is considered to have a medium severity level due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-4764?

To mitigate CVE-2005-4764, ensure you have updated to a patched version of Oracle WebLogic Server that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What versions of WebLogic Server are affected by CVE-2005-4764?

CVE-2005-4764 affects Oracle WebLogic Server versions 7.0, 8.1, and various service packs of these versions.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2005-4764 on my WebLogic Server?

The impact of CVE-2005-4764 is that it can lock out the administrator account after multiple failed login attempts, leading to a denial of service.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2005-4764?

A potential workaround for CVE-2005-4764 is to implement account lockout policies or access controls to limit exposure.

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