CVE-2005-4767: Medium severity oracle weblogic server vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2005
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Updated

BEA WebLogic Server and WebLogic Express 8.1 SP5 and earlier, and 7.0 SP6 and earlier, when using username/password authentication, does not lock out a username after the maximum number of invalid login attempts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to guess the password.

Affected Software

39 affected components
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp4
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=8.1-sp5
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp6
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp3
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp1
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp5
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp3
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp2
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp3
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp3
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp4
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp5
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp5
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp5
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp5
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp1
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp2
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp3
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp2
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp3
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp1
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp1
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp4
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp1
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp1
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp2
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp4
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp2
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp6
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp6
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp4

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-2005-4767?

CVE-2005-4767 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to weak username/password authentication mechanisms.

2

How can I fix CVE-2005-4767?

To fix CVE-2005-4767, implement account lockout policies after a set number of failed login attempts in your WebLogic Server configuration.

3

Which versions of WebLogic are affected by CVE-2005-4767?

CVE-2005-4767 affects BEA WebLogic Server and WebLogic Express version 8.1 SP5 and earlier, as well as version 7.0 SP6 and earlier.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-4767?

CVE-2005-4767 is an authentication-related vulnerability that allows attackers to guess passwords more easily.

5

What are the potential risks associated with CVE-2005-4767?

The risks associated with CVE-2005-4767 include unauthorized access to sensitive information or systems due to insufficient login failure controls.

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