CWE
399
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2011-2173

First published: Thu May 26 2011(Updated: )

The implementation of OutputMediator objects in IBM WebSphere Portal 6.0.1.7, and 7.0.0.1 before CF002, allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via requests.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM WebSphere Portal=7.0.0.1
IBM WebSphere Portal=6.0.1.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2011-2173?

    CVE-2011-2173 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to memory consumption.

  • How do I fix CVE-2011-2173?

    To mitigate CVE-2011-2173, it is recommended to upgrade IBM WebSphere Portal to the latest version or apply the necessary patches.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2011-2173?

    CVE-2011-2173 affects users of IBM WebSphere Portal versions 6.0.1.7 and 7.0.0.1 before CF002.

  • What kind of attack does CVE-2011-2173 enable?

    CVE-2011-2173 enables remote authenticated users to perform denial of service attacks by consuming memory.

  • What systems are impacted by CVE-2011-2173?

    CVE-2011-2173 impacts IBM WebSphere Portal installations specifically the 6.0.1.7 and 7.0.0.1 versions.

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