CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2009-1953

First published: Mon Jun 08 2009(Updated: )

IBM FileNet Content Manager 4.0, 4.0.1, and 4.5, as used in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) and Oracle BEA WebLogic Application Server, when the CE Web Services listener has a certain WSEAF configuration, does not properly restrict use of a cached Subject, which allows remote attackers to obtain access with the credentials of a recently authenticated user via unspecified vectors.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM FileNet Content Manager=4.5
IBM FileNet Content Manager=4.0.1
IBM FileNet Content Manager=4.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-1953?

    CVE-2009-1953 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-1953?

    To remediate CVE-2009-1953, you should apply patches provided by IBM for FileNet Content Manager versions 4.0, 4.0.1, and 4.5.

  • What products are affected by CVE-2009-1953?

    CVE-2009-1953 affects IBM FileNet Content Manager versions 4.0, 4.0.1, and 4.5.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-1953?

    CVE-2009-1953 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to exploit the cached Subject due to weak configuration.

  • Who is at risk from CVE-2009-1953?

    Organizations using IBM FileNet Content Manager versions 4.0, 4.0.1, or 4.5 are at risk from CVE-2009-1953.

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