low
3.3
CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-3311

First published: Tue Sep 25 2012(Updated: )

IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.1 before 6.1.0.45, 7.0 before 7.0.0.25, 8.0 before 8.0.0.5, and 8.5 before 8.5.0.1 on z/OS, in certain configurations involving Federated Repositories for IIOP connections and Optimized Local Adapters, does not perform CBIND checks, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions, and read or modify application data, via unspecified vectors.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM z/OS
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.1
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.2
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.3
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.4
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.5
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.7
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.9
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.11
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.12
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.15
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.17
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.19
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.21
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.23
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.25
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.27
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.29
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.31
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.33
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.35
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.37
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.39
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.41
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.43
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=7.0.0.10
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=7.0.0.14
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.15
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.16
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
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.23
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=8.0.0.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=8.0.0.1
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=8.0.0.2
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=8.0.0.3
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=8.0.0.4
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=8.5.0.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-3311?

    CVE-2012-3311 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability that could allow local users to bypass security checks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-3311?

    To mitigate CVE-2012-3311, upgrade IBM WebSphere Application Server to the latest fixed versions according to the vendor's advisories.

  • Which versions of IBM WebSphere Application Server are affected by CVE-2012-3311?

    CVE-2012-3311 affects IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 6.1 before 6.1.0.45, 7.0 before 7.0.0.25, 8.0 before 8.0.0.5, and 8.5 before 8.5.0.1.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-3311?

    CVE-2012-3311 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability due to improper handling of security checks in specific configurations.

  • Are there any known exploits for CVE-2012-3311?

    As of the latest updates, there are no publicly disclosed exploits specifically targeting CVE-2012-3311.

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