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Advisory Published
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CVE-2014-4764

First published: Fri Aug 22 2014(Updated: )

IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 8.0.x before 8.0.0.10 and 8.5.x before 8.5.5.3, when Load Balancer for IPv4 Dispatcher is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Load Balancer crash) via unspecified vectors.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM WebSphere Application Server with Web Server Plug-ins=8.5.0.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server with Web Server Plug-ins=8.5.0.1
IBM WebSphere Application Server with Web Server Plug-ins=8.5.0.2
IBM WebSphere Application Server with Web Server Plug-ins=8.5.5.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server with Web Server Plug-ins=8.5.5.1
IBM WebSphere Application Server with Web Server Plug-ins=8.5.5.2
IBM WebSphere Application Server with Web Server Plug-ins=8.0.0.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server with Web Server Plug-ins=8.0.0.1
IBM WebSphere Application Server with Web Server Plug-ins=8.0.0.2
IBM WebSphere Application Server with Web Server Plug-ins=8.0.0.3
IBM WebSphere Application Server with Web Server Plug-ins=8.0.0.4
IBM WebSphere Application Server with Web Server Plug-ins=8.0.0.5
IBM WebSphere Application Server with Web Server Plug-ins=8.0.0.6
IBM WebSphere Application Server with Web Server Plug-ins=8.0.0.7
IBM WebSphere Application Server with Web Server Plug-ins=8.0.0.8
IBM WebSphere Application Server with Web Server Plug-ins=8.0.0.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-4764?

    CVE-2014-4764 is categorized as a denial of service vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-4764?

    To fix CVE-2014-4764, you should upgrade to IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 8.0.0.10 or 8.5.5.3 or later.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2014-4764?

    CVE-2014-4764 affects IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 8.0.x before 8.0.0.10 and 8.5.x before 8.5.5.3.

  • What type of attack can exploit CVE-2014-4764?

    CVE-2014-4764 can be exploited by remote attackers to cause a denial of service that results in the Load Balancer crashing.

  • When was CVE-2014-4764 disclosed?

    CVE-2014-4764 was disclosed in 2014.

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