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CVE-2014-0859

First published: Thu May 01 2014(Updated: )

The web-server plugin in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 7.x before 7.0.0.33, 8.x before 8.0.0.9, and 8.5.x before 8.5.5.2, when POST retries are enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via unspecified vectors.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
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=8.0.0.5
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=8.0.0.6
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=8.0.0.7
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=8.0.0.8
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=8.5.0.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=8.5.0.1
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=8.5.0.2
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=8.5.5.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=8.5.5.1
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0
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=7.0.0.12
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=7.0.0.18
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=7.0.0.22
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.23
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.24
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.25
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.27
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.29
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.31
=8.0.0.0
=8.0.0.1
=8.0.0.2
=8.0.0.3
=8.0.0.4
=8.0.0.5
=8.0.0.6
=8.0.0.7
=8.0.0.8
=8.5.0.0
=8.5.0.1
=8.5.0.2
=8.5.5.0
=8.5.5.1
=7.0
=7.0.0.1
=7.0.0.2
=7.0.0.3
=7.0.0.4
=7.0.0.5
=7.0.0.6
=7.0.0.7
=7.0.0.8
=7.0.0.9
=7.0.0.10
=7.0.0.11
=7.0.0.12
=7.0.0.13
=7.0.0.14
=7.0.0.15
=7.0.0.16
=7.0.0.17
=7.0.0.18
=7.0.0.19
=7.0.0.21
=7.0.0.22
=7.0.0.23
=7.0.0.24
=7.0.0.25
=7.0.0.27
=7.0.0.29
=7.0.0.31

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-0859?

    CVE-2014-0859 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability within IBM WebSphere Application Server.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-0859?

    To fix CVE-2014-0859, you should upgrade IBM WebSphere Application Server to versions 7.0.0.33, 8.0.0.9, or 8.5.5.2 or later.

  • What versions of IBM WebSphere Application Server are affected by CVE-2014-0859?

    CVE-2014-0859 affects IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 7.x before 7.0.0.33, 8.x before 8.0.0.9, and 8.5.x before 8.5.5.2.

  • Can CVE-2014-0859 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2014-0859 can be exploited remotely due to the nature of the denial of service vulnerability.

  • What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2014-0859?

    The vulnerability in CVE-2014-0859 is caused by the web-server plugin when POST retries are enabled.

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