CVE-2008-4285
First published: Tue Feb 17 2009(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in the Performance Monitoring Infrastructure (PMI) feature in the Servlet Engine/Web Container component in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.1.x before 6.1.0.19, when a component statistic is enabled, allows attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via vectors related to "a gradual degradation in performance."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services | =6.1 | |
| IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services | =6.1.0.2 | |
| IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services | =6.1.0.11 | |
| IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services | =6.1.0.9 | |
| IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services | =6.1.0.1 | |
| IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services | =6.1.13 | |
| IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services | =6.1.0.7 | |
| IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services | =6.1.0.3 | |
| IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services | =6.1.0.17 | |
| IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services | =6.1.0.15 | |
| IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services | =6.1.0 | |
| IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services | =6.1.0.5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-4285?
CVE-2008-4285 is classified as a high severity vulnerability that can cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4285?
To fix CVE-2008-4285, upgrade to IBM WebSphere Application Server version 6.1.0.19 or later.
What type of attack does CVE-2008-4285 facilitate?
CVE-2008-4285 facilitates denial of service attacks by causing a daemon crash when certain component statistics are enabled.
Which versions of IBM WebSphere Application Server are affected by CVE-2008-4285?
Versions of IBM WebSphere Application Server prior to 6.1.0.19, including 6.1.x versions, are affected by CVE-2008-4285.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2008-4285 if immediate patching is not possible?
As a temporary workaround for CVE-2008-4285, disabling the performance monitoring infrastructure may reduce the risk of exploitation.
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