CVE-2012-5952
First published: Wed Feb 20 2013(Updated: )
IBM WebSphere Message Broker 6.1 before 6.1.0.12, 7.0 before 7.0.0.6, and 8.0 before 8.0.0.2 does not validate Basic Authentication credentials before proceeding to WS-Addressing and WS-Security operations, which allows remote attackers to trigger transmission of unauthenticated messages via unspecified vectors.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM WebSphere Message Broker | =6.1 | |
| IBM WebSphere Message Broker | =6.1.0.1 | |
| IBM WebSphere Message Broker | =6.1.0.2 | |
| IBM WebSphere Message Broker | =6.1.0.3 | |
| IBM WebSphere Message Broker | =6.1.0.4 | |
| IBM WebSphere Message Broker | =6.1.0.5 | |
| IBM WebSphere Message Broker | =6.1.0.6 | |
| IBM WebSphere Message Broker | =6.1.0.7 | |
| IBM WebSphere Message Broker | =6.1.0.8 | |
| IBM WebSphere Message Broker | =6.1.0.9 | |
| IBM WebSphere Message Broker | =6.1.0.10 | |
| IBM WebSphere Message Broker | =6.1.0.11 | |
| IBM WebSphere Message Broker | =7.0. | |
| IBM WebSphere Message Broker | =7.0.0.1 | |
| IBM WebSphere Message Broker | =7.0.0.2 | |
| IBM WebSphere Message Broker | =7.0.0.3 | |
| IBM WebSphere Message Broker | =7.0.0.4 | |
| IBM WebSphere Message Broker | =7.0.0.5 | |
| IBM WebSphere Message Broker | =8.0 | |
| IBM WebSphere Message Broker | =8.0.0.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-5952?
CVE-2012-5952 has a medium severity rating, which indicates potential impact on confidentiality and integrity.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5952?
To fix CVE-2012-5952, upgrade IBM WebSphere Message Broker to version 6.1.0.12, 7.0.0.6, or 8.0.0.2 or later.
What versions of IBM WebSphere Message Broker are affected by CVE-2012-5952?
CVE-2012-5952 affects IBM WebSphere Message Broker versions 6.1 before 6.1.0.12, 7.0 before 7.0.0.6, and 8.0 before 8.0.0.2.
What type of attack does CVE-2012-5952 allow?
CVE-2012-5952 allows remote attackers to send unauthenticated messages by bypassing basic authentication.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2012-5952?
Currently, there are no official workarounds for CVE-2012-5952, and the best mitigation is upgrading to the patched versions.
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