CVE-2006-0420
First published: Wed Jan 25 2006(Updated: )
BEA WebLogic Server and WebLogic Express 8.1 through SP4 and 7.0 through SP6 does not properly handle when servlets use relative forwarding, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (slowdown) via unknown attack vectors that cause "looping stack overflow errors."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle WebLogic Server | =7.0-sp2 | |
| Oracle WebLogic Server | =7.0-sp4 | |
| Oracle WebLogic Server | =7.0-sp6 | |
| Oracle WebLogic Server | =7.0-sp3 | |
| Oracle WebLogic Server | =8.1-sp3 | |
| Oracle WebLogic Server | =7.0-sp2 | |
| Oracle WebLogic Server | =7.0-sp3 | |
| Oracle WebLogic Server | =8.1-sp4 | |
| Oracle WebLogic Server | =7.0-sp5 | |
| Oracle WebLogic Server | =7.0-sp5 | |
| Oracle WebLogic Server | =8.1-sp1 | |
| Oracle WebLogic Server | =8.1-sp3 | |
| Oracle WebLogic Server | =8.1-sp2 | |
| Oracle WebLogic Server | =7.0-sp1 | |
| Oracle WebLogic Server | =8.1-sp1 | |
| Oracle WebLogic Server | =7.0-sp1 | |
| Oracle WebLogic Server | =8.1-sp4 | |
| Oracle WebLogic Server | =8.1-sp2 | |
| Oracle WebLogic Server | =7.0-sp6 | |
| Oracle WebLogic Server | =7.0-sp4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-0420?
CVE-2006-0420 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability, which can result in a system slowdown.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0420?
To fix CVE-2006-0420, upgrade BEA WebLogic Server to a version that is not affected, typically a post-SP4 release.
What software does CVE-2006-0420 affect?
CVE-2006-0420 affects BEA WebLogic Server and WebLogic Express versions 7.0 SP2 to SP6 and 8.1 through SP4.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-0420?
CVE-2006-0420 is a denial of service vulnerability caused by improper handling of servlet relative forwarding.
Can CVE-2006-0420 lead to complete system compromise?
CVE-2006-0420 does not lead to complete system compromise but can significantly impair application performance.
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