CVE-2012-0717: Low severity ibm websphere application server feature pack for web services vulnerability

Published Jun 20, 2012
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Updated

IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0 before 7.0.0.23, when a certain SSLv2 configuration with client authentication is used, allows remote attackers to bypass X.509 client-certificate authentication via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

16 affected components
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.1
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.2
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.3
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.4
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.5
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.6
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.7
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.8
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.9
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.11
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.13
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.15
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.17
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.19
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.21

Event History

Jun 20, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-0717?

CVE-2012-0717 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-0717?

To fix CVE-2012-0717, upgrade your IBM WebSphere Application Server to version 7.0.0.23 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2012-0717?

CVE-2012-0717 affects IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 7.0 before 7.0.0.23.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2012-0717 enable?

CVE-2012-0717 allows remote attackers to bypass X.509 client-certificate authentication.

5

Is client authentication impacted by CVE-2012-0717?

Yes, client authentication is specifically impacted by CVE-2012-0717 when SSLv2 is configured improperly.

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