medium
4.3
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2012-4529

First published: Fri Oct 19 2012(Updated: )

The org.apache.catalina.connector.Response.encodeURL method in Red Hat JBoss Web 7.1.x and earlier, when the tracking mode is set to COOKIE, sends the jsessionid in the URL of the first response of a session, which allows remote attackers to obtain the session id (1) via a man-in-the-middle attack or (2) by reading a log.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Red Hat JBoss Community Application Server<=7.1.1
Red Hat JBoss Community Application Server=5.0.0
Red Hat JBoss Community Application Server=5.0.1
Red Hat JBoss Community Application Server=5.1.0
Red Hat JBoss Community Application Server=6.0.0
Red Hat JBoss Community Application Server=6.1.0
Red Hat JBoss Community Application Server=7.0.0
Red Hat JBoss Community Application Server=7.0.1
Red Hat JBoss Community Application Server=7.0.2
Red Hat JBoss Community Application Server=7.1.0
JBoss Enterprise Application Platform=6.0.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-4529?

    CVE-2012-4529 has a medium severity rating, indicating potential risk for session hijacking.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-4529?

    To mitigate CVE-2012-4529, upgrade your Red Hat JBoss Web server to a version later than 7.1.1.

  • What versions are affected by CVE-2012-4529?

    CVE-2012-4529 affects Red Hat JBoss Web versions 5.0.0 to 7.1.x, including specific minor versions.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2012-4529?

    The impact of CVE-2012-4529 allows attackers to potentially hijack user sessions through man-in-the-middle attacks.

  • Is CVE-2012-4529 exploitable remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2012-4529 is exploitable remotely, making it critical for users of the affected software to address this vulnerability.

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