CVE-2011-4605: High severity jboss enterprise application platform vulnerability

Published Nov 23, 2012
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Updated

The (1) JNDI service, (2) HA-JNDI service, and (3) HAJNDIFactory invoker servlet in JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 4.3.0 CP10 and 5.1.2, Web Platform 5.1.2, SOA Platform 4.2.0.CP05 and 4.3.0.CP05, Portal Platform 4.3 CP07 and 5.2.x before 5.2.2, and BRMS Platform before 5.3.0 do not properly restrict write access, which allows remote attackers to add, delete, or modify items in a JNDI tree via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

9 affected components
redhat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform=4.3.0-cp10
redhat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform=5.1.2
redhat Jboss Enterprise Web Platform=5.1.2
redhat Jboss Enterprise Portal Platform=5.2.1
redhat Jboss Enterprise Portal Platform=4.3.0-cp07
redhat Jboss Enterprise Brms Platform<=5.2.0
redhat Jboss Enterprise Soa Platform=4.2.0-cp05
redhat Jboss Enterprise Portal Platform=5.2.0
redhat Jboss Enterprise Soa Platform=4.3.0-cp05

Event History

Nov 23, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-4605?

CVE-2011-4605 has a medium severity rating as it involves potential exposure of sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-4605?

To fix CVE-2011-4605, update your JBoss Enterprise Application Platform to the latest version or apply the recommended patches.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-4605?

CVE-2011-4605 affects JBoss Enterprise Application Platform versions 4.3.0 CP10, 5.1.2, SOA Platform 4.2.0.CP05, and others.

4

Is CVE-2011-4605 exploitable remotely?

Yes, CVE-2011-4605 is considered exploitable remotely, potentially allowing an attacker to access sensitive services.

5

Are there workarounds for CVE-2011-4605?

Workarounds for CVE-2011-4605 include restricting access to vulnerable services or disabling them if not needed.

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