CVE-2007-4616: Medium severity bea weblogic server vulnerability

Published Aug 31, 2007
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Updated

The SSL server implementation in BEA WebLogic Server 7.0 Gold through SP7, 8.1 Gold through SP6, 9.0, 9.1, 9.2 Gold through MP1, and 10.0 sometimes selects the null cipher when no other cipher is compatible between the server and client, which might allow remote attackers to intercept communications.

Affected Software

20 affected components
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp7
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1
Bea WebLogic Server=9.0
Bea WebLogic Server=9.2
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp4
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp6
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp3
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp5
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp3
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp2
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp5
Bea WebLogic Server=9.1
Bea WebLogic Server=10.0
Bea WebLogic Server=9.2-mp1
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp2
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp1
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp6
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp1
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp4

Event History

Aug 31, 2007
CVE Published
12:17 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-4616?

CVE-2007-4616 has a medium severity rating due to potential exposure of sensitive data.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-4616?

Fix CVE-2007-4616 by upgrading to a patched version of Oracle WebLogic Server that no longer uses the null cipher.

3

Which versions of WebLogic Server are affected by CVE-2007-4616?

CVE-2007-4616 affects multiple versions including WebLogic Server 7.0 through 10.0.

4

Can CVE-2007-4616 allow attackers to intercept communications?

Yes, CVE-2007-4616 may allow remote attackers to intercept communications due to the null cipher selection.

5

What are the best practices to mitigate CVE-2007-4616?

To mitigate CVE-2007-4616, ensure strong cipher suites are configured and regularly update to the latest security patches.

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