What is the severity of CVE-2008-0870?

CVE-2008-0870 has been identified with a high severity due to the potential for session sniffing.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0870?

To mitigate CVE-2008-0870, ensure that you are using secure connections and apply the latest patches from BEA Systems or Oracle.

What versions are affected by CVE-2008-0870?

CVE-2008-0870 affects BEA WebLogic Portal versions 9.2 through Maintenance Pack 2 and 10.0.

What kind of attack does CVE-2008-0870 allow?

CVE-2008-0870 allows remote attackers to sniff session information due to a redirection from HTTPS to HTTP.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2008-0870?

While the best solution is to update to a patched version, you can also restrict access to the Portal Administration Console to trusted networks.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2008-0870

high

7.5

CWE

21/2/2008

7/8/2024

CVE-2008-0870

First published: Thu Feb 21 2008(Updated: )

BEA WebLogic Portal 10.0 and 9.2 through Maintenance Pack 2, under certain circumstances, can redirect a user from the https:// URI for the Portal Administration Console to an http URI, which allows remote attackers to sniff the session.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
BEA WebLogic Portal	=9.2-mp2
BEA WebLogic Portal	=10.0
BEA WebLogic Portal	=9.2-mp1
BEA WebLogic Portal	=9.2

Remedy

http://dev2dev.bea.com/pub/advisory/264

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-0870?
CVE-2008-0870 has been identified with a high severity due to the potential for session sniffing.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0870?
To mitigate CVE-2008-0870, ensure that you are using secure connections and apply the latest patches from BEA Systems or Oracle.
What versions are affected by CVE-2008-0870?
CVE-2008-0870 affects BEA WebLogic Portal versions 9.2 through Maintenance Pack 2 and 10.0.
What kind of attack does CVE-2008-0870 allow?
CVE-2008-0870 allows remote attackers to sniff session information due to a redirection from HTTPS to HTTP.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2008-0870?
While the best solution is to update to a patched version, you can also restrict access to the Portal Administration Console to trusted networks.

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