CVE-2008-3423: High severity ibm websphere portal vulnerability

Published Aug 4, 2008
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Updated

IBM WebSphere Portal 5.1 through 6.1.0.0 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and obtain administrative access via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

11 affected components
IBM WebSphere Portal=5.1.0.3
IBM WebSphere Portal=6.0.1.3
IBM WebSphere Portal=5.1.0.2
IBM WebSphere Portal=6.0.1.1
IBM WebSphere Portal=6.0.0.0
IBM WebSphere Portal=5.1.0.4
IBM WebSphere Portal=5.1.0.0
IBM WebSphere Portal=5.1.0.1
IBM WebSphere Portal=6.1.0.0
IBM WebSphere Portal=5.1.0.5
IBM WebSphere Portal=6.0.0.1

Event History

Aug 4, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-3423?

CVE-2008-3423 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to bypass authentication.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-3423?

To fix CVE-2008-3423, update the IBM WebSphere Portal to the latest patch level provided by IBM.

3

Which versions of IBM WebSphere Portal are affected by CVE-2008-3423?

CVE-2008-3423 affects IBM WebSphere Portal versions 5.1 through 6.1.0.0.

4

Can CVE-2008-3423 lead to unauthorized access?

Yes, CVE-2008-3423 can enable remote attackers to obtain administrative access without proper authentication.

5

Is CVE-2008-3423 exploit-related to specific vectors?

CVE-2008-3423 involves unspecified vectors that facilitate the authentication bypass.

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