medium
6.8
CWE
310
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-2162

First published: Tue May 01 2012(Updated: )

The Web Server Plug-in in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 8.0 and earlier uses unencrypted HTTP communication after expiration of the plugin-key.kdb password, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network, or spoof arbitrary servers via a man-in-the-middle attack.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM WebSphere Application Server<=8.0.0.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server=5.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server=5.0.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server=5.0.1
IBM WebSphere Application Server=5.0.2
IBM WebSphere Application Server=5.0.2.1
IBM WebSphere Application Server=5.0.2.2
IBM WebSphere Application Server=5.0.2.3
IBM WebSphere Application Server=5.0.2.4
IBM WebSphere Application Server=5.0.2.5
IBM WebSphere Application Server=5.0.2.6
IBM WebSphere Application Server=5.0.2.7
IBM WebSphere Application Server=5.0.2.8
IBM WebSphere Application Server=5.0.2.9
IBM WebSphere Application Server=5.0.2.10
IBM WebSphere Application Server=5.0.2.11
IBM WebSphere Application Server=5.0.2.12
IBM WebSphere Application Server=5.0.2.13
IBM WebSphere Application Server=5.0.2.14
IBM WebSphere Application Server=5.0.2.15
IBM WebSphere Application Server=5.0.2.16
IBM WebSphere Application Server=5.1.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server=5.1.0.2
IBM WebSphere Application Server=5.1.0.3
IBM WebSphere Application Server=5.1.0.4
IBM WebSphere Application Server=5.1.0.5
IBM WebSphere Application Server=5.1.1
IBM WebSphere Application Server=5.1.1.1
IBM WebSphere Application Server=5.1.1.2
IBM WebSphere Application Server=5.1.1.3
IBM WebSphere Application Server=5.1.1.4
IBM WebSphere Application Server=5.1.1.5
IBM WebSphere Application Server=5.1.1.6
IBM WebSphere Application Server=5.1.1.7
IBM WebSphere Application Server=5.1.1.8
IBM WebSphere Application Server=5.1.1.9
IBM WebSphere Application Server=5.1.1.10
IBM WebSphere Application Server=5.1.1.11
IBM WebSphere Application Server=5.1.1.12
IBM WebSphere Application Server=5.1.1.13
IBM WebSphere Application Server=5.1.1.14
IBM WebSphere Application Server=5.1.1.15
IBM WebSphere Application Server=5.1.1.16
IBM WebSphere Application Server=5.1.1.17
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.0.1
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.0.2
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.0.3
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.1
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.1.1
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.1.2
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.1.3
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.1.5
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.1.7
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.1.9
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.1.11
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.1.13
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.1.15
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.1.17
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.2
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.2.1
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.2.2
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.2.3
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.2.4
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.2.5
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.2.6
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.2.7
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.2.9
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.2.11
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.2.13
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.2.15
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.2.17
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.2.19
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.2.22
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.2.23
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.2.24
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.2.25
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.2.27
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.2.28
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.2.29
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.2.30
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.2.31
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.2.32
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.2.33
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.2.35
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.2.37
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.1
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.2
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.3
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.5
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.7
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.9
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.11
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.12
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.15
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.17
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.19
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.21
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.23
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.25
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.27
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.29
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.31
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.33
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.35
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.37
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.39
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.41
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.43
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.1
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.3
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.5
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.6
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.7
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.13
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.14
IBM WebSphere Application Server=7.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server=7.0.0.1
IBM WebSphere Application Server=7.0.0.2
IBM WebSphere Application Server=7.0.0.3
IBM WebSphere Application Server=7.0.0.4
IBM WebSphere Application Server=7.0.0.5
IBM WebSphere Application Server=7.0.0.6
IBM WebSphere Application Server=7.0.0.7
IBM WebSphere Application Server=7.0.0.8
IBM WebSphere Application Server=7.0.0.9
IBM WebSphere Application Server=7.0.0.11
IBM WebSphere Application Server=7.0.0.13
IBM WebSphere Application Server=7.0.0.15
IBM WebSphere Application Server=7.0.0.17
IBM WebSphere Application Server=7.0.0.19
IBM WebSphere Application Server=7.0.0.21

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-2162?

    CVE-2012-2162 is classified as a Moderate severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-2162?

    To fix CVE-2012-2162, ensure that encrypted communication is reestablished by managing the plugin-key.kdb password correctly.

  • What versions of IBM WebSphere Application Server are affected by CVE-2012-2162?

    CVE-2012-2162 affects IBM WebSphere Application Server versions up to and including 8.0, as well as multiple versions of 5.x, 6.x, and 7.x.

  • What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2012-2162?

    CVE-2012-2162 can be exploited through network sniffing to obtain sensitive information or via a man-in-the-middle attack to spoof servers.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2012-2162 if a patch cannot be immediately applied?

    A temporary workaround for CVE-2012-2162 is to restrict network access to the application server and ensure all communications are forced through secured channels.

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