medium
6.8
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2011-1320: Input Validation

First published: Tue Mar 08 2011(Updated: )

The Security component in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.1.0.x before 6.1.0.35 and 7.x before 7.0.0.15, when the Tivoli Integrated Portal / embedded WebSphere Application Server (TIP/eWAS) framework is used, does not properly delete AuthCache entries upon a logout, which might allow remote attackers to access the server by leveraging an unattended workstation.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.21
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.31
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.19
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.2
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.33
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.25
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.11
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.9
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.1
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.27
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.29
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.7
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.3
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.17
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.15
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.23
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.5
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.12
IBM WebSphere Application Server=7.0.0.2
IBM WebSphere Application Server=7.0.0.5
IBM WebSphere Application Server=7.0.0.9
IBM WebSphere Application Server=7.0.0.4
IBM WebSphere Application Server=7.0.0.11
IBM WebSphere Application Server=7.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server=7.0.0.8
IBM WebSphere Application Server=7.0.0.6
IBM WebSphere Application Server=7.0.0.7
IBM WebSphere Application Server=7.0.0.13
IBM WebSphere Application Server=7.0.0.3
IBM WebSphere Application Server=7.0.0.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2011-1320?

    CVE-2011-1320 has a moderate severity rating due to the potential for unauthorized access when AuthCache entries are not properly deleted upon logout.

  • How do I fix CVE-2011-1320?

    To mitigate CVE-2011-1320, you should upgrade IBM WebSphere Application Server to version 6.1.0.35 or later, or version 7.0.0.15 or later.

  • What causes the vulnerability identified as CVE-2011-1320?

    CVE-2011-1320 is caused by improper handling of user session data, specifically the failure to delete AuthCache entries during logout.

  • Which versions of IBM WebSphere Application Server are affected by CVE-2011-1320?

    CVE-2011-1320 affects IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 6.1.0.x before 6.1.0.35 and 7.x before 7.0.0.15.

  • What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2011-1320?

    Exploiting CVE-2011-1320 could allow remote attackers to impersonate legitimate users by accessing stale AuthCache entries.

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