First published: Sun Oct 04 2015(Updated: )
IBM WebSphere eXtreme Scale 7.1.0 before 7.1.0.3 and 7.1.1 before 7.1.1.1 improperly performs logout actions, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions by leveraging an unattended workstation.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
IBM WebSphere eXtreme Scale | =7.1.0 | |
IBM WebSphere eXtreme Scale | =7.1.0.2 | |
IBM WebSphere eXtreme Scale | =7.1.1 |
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CVE-2015-2027 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow unauthorized access through improper logout actions.
To fix CVE-2015-2027, upgrade IBM WebSphere eXtreme Scale to version 7.1.0.3 or 7.1.1.1 or later.
CVE-2015-2027 affects IBM WebSphere eXtreme Scale versions 7.1.0, 7.1.0.2, and 7.1.1 before the specified patches.
Yes, CVE-2015-2027 can be exploited remotely by attackers taking advantage of unattended workstations.
CVE-2015-2027 involves improper logout actions that allow attackers to bypass access restrictions.