CVE-2012-4839: Medium severity IBM Rational ClearQuest vulnerability

Published Dec 20, 2012
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Updated

The OSLC interface in the Web Client (aka CQ Web) in IBM Rational ClearQuest 7.1.2.x before 7.1.2.9 and 8.0.0.x before 8.0.0.5 allows remote attackers to conduct phishing attacks via a FRAME element.

Affected Software

14 affected components
IBM Rational ClearQuest=7.1.2
IBM Rational ClearQuest=7.1.2.1
IBM Rational ClearQuest=7.1.2.2
IBM Rational ClearQuest=7.1.2.3
IBM Rational ClearQuest=7.1.2.4
IBM Rational ClearQuest=7.1.2.5
IBM Rational ClearQuest=7.1.2.6
IBM Rational ClearQuest=7.1.2.7
IBM Rational ClearQuest=7.1.2.8
IBM Rational ClearQuest=8.0.0
IBM Rational ClearQuest=8.0.0.1
IBM Rational ClearQuest=8.0.0.2
IBM Rational ClearQuest=8.0.0.3
IBM Rational ClearQuest=8.0.0.4

Event History

Dec 20, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-4839?

CVE-2012-4839 has a medium severity score, indicating it can potentially allow phishing attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-4839?

To fix CVE-2012-4839, update IBM Rational ClearQuest to version 7.1.2.9 or higher, or 8.0.0.5 or higher.

3

What versions of IBM Rational ClearQuest are affected by CVE-2012-4839?

CVE-2012-4839 affects IBM Rational ClearQuest versions 7.1.2.0 to 7.1.2.8 and 8.0.0.0 to 8.0.0.4.

4

What type of attack is enabled by CVE-2012-4839?

CVE-2012-4839 allows remote attackers to conduct phishing attacks through the OSLC interface in the Web Client.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2012-4839 if I cannot update?

There is no official workaround for CVE-2012-4839; upgrading to the patched versions is recommended.

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