CVE-2009-4998
First published: Mon Sep 20 2010(Updated: )
The Workplace (aka WP) component in IBM FileNet P8 Application Engine (P8AE) 3.5.1 before 3.5.1-019 and 4.0.2.x before 4.0.2.7-P8AE-FP007, in certain FileTracker configurations, does not apply a security policy to the first document added during a session, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via unspecified vectors.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM FileNet P8 Application Engine | =3.5.1-009 | |
| IBM FileNet P8 Application Engine | =3.5.1-011 | |
| IBM FileNet P8 Application Engine | =3.5.1-005 | |
| IBM FileNet P8 Application Engine | =3.5.1-014 | |
| IBM FileNet P8 Application Engine | =3.5.1-006 | |
| IBM FileNet P8 Application Engine | =3.5.1-013 | |
| IBM FileNet P8 Application Engine | =3.5.1-016 | |
| IBM FileNet P8 Application Engine | =3.5.1-004 | |
| IBM FileNet P8 Application Engine | =3.5.1 | |
| IBM FileNet P8 Application Engine | =3.5.1-018 | |
| IBM FileNet P8 Application Engine | =3.5.1-019 | |
| IBM FileNet P8 Application Engine | =3.5.1-007 | |
| IBM FileNet P8 Application Engine | =3.5.1-001 | |
| IBM FileNet P8 Application Engine | =3.5.1-012 | |
| IBM FileNet P8 Application Engine | =3.5.1-015 | |
| IBM FileNet P8 Application Engine | =3.5.1-010 | |
| IBM FileNet P8 Application Engine | =3.5.1-002 | |
| IBM FileNet P8 Application Engine | =3.5.1-008 | |
| IBM FileNet P8 Application Engine | =3.5.1-003 | |
| IBM FileNet P8 Application Engine | =3.5.1-017 | |
| IBM FileNet P8 Application Engine | =4.0.2-002 | |
| IBM FileNet P8 Application Engine | =4.0.2-006 | |
| IBM FileNet P8 Application Engine | =4.0.2-004 | |
| IBM FileNet P8 Application Engine | =4.0.2 | |
| IBM FileNet P8 Application Engine | =4.0.2-001 | |
| IBM FileNet P8 Application Engine | =4.0.2-005 | |
| IBM FileNet P8 Application Engine | =4.0.2-003 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-4998?
CVE-2009-4998 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access to documents.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4998?
To fix CVE-2009-4998, upgrade IBM FileNet P8 Application Engine to versions 3.5.1-019 or 4.0.2.7-P8AE-FP007 or later.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4998?
CVE-2009-4998 affects IBM FileNet P8 Application Engine versions 3.5.1 before 3.5.1-019 and 4.0.2.x before 4.0.2.7-P8AE-FP007.
What type of attack is possible with CVE-2009-4998?
CVE-2009-4998 may allow remote attackers to bypass security policies for documents added during the first session.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2009-4998?
There are no official workarounds for CVE-2009-4998, upgrading to a fixed version is the recommended action.
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