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CVE-2015-4938

First published: Sat Aug 22 2015(Updated: )

IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.x before 7.0.0.39, 8.0.x before 8.0.0.11, and 8.5.x before 8.5.5.7 allows remote attackers to spoof servlets and obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
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
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.32
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.33
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.34
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.36
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.37
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.38
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=8.0.0.9
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=8.0.0.10
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=8.5.5.2
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=8.5.5.3
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=8.5.5.4
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=8.5.5.5
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=8.5.5.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-4938?

    CVE-2015-4938 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability allowing remote attackers to spoof servlets.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-4938?

    To fix CVE-2015-4938, upgrade your IBM WebSphere Application Server to version 7.0.0.39, 8.0.0.11, or 8.5.5.7 or higher.

  • What are the affected versions of IBM WebSphere Application Server for CVE-2015-4938?

    CVE-2015-4938 affects IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 7.x prior to 7.0.0.39, 8.0.x prior to 8.0.0.11, and 8.5.x prior to 8.5.5.7.

  • Can CVE-2015-4938 lead to data exposure?

    Yes, CVE-2015-4938 may allow attackers to obtain sensitive information by spoofing servlets.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-4938 if I cannot upgrade?

    There are no known workarounds for CVE-2015-4938; upgrading to a patched version is essential to mitigate the risk.

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