CVE-2015-1899: High severity IBM WebSphere Portal vulnerability
Published May 25, 2015
·Updated
IBM WebSphere Portal 8.5 through CF05 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via unspecified vectors.
Affected Software
1 affected component
IBM WebSphere Portal=8.5.0.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
May 25, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2015-1899?
CVE-2015-1899 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service through CPU consumption.
2
What software versions are affected by CVE-2015-1899?
CVE-2015-1899 affects IBM WebSphere Portal version 8.5.0.0.
3
How do I fix CVE-2015-1899?
To address CVE-2015-1899, it is recommended to apply the relevant patches provided by IBM for WebSphere Portal.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2015-1899 enable?
CVE-2015-1899 enables attackers to cause a denial of service by leading to excessive CPU consumption.
5
Can CVE-2015-1899 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-1899 can be exploited by remote attackers.