medium
5.9
CWE
200
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-1501: Infoleak

First published: Fri Aug 18 2017(Updated: )

IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 could provide weaker than expected security after using the Admin Console to update the web services security bindings settings. IBM X-Force ID: 129576.

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=8.0.0.9
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=8.0.0.10
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=8.0.0.11
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=8.0.0.12
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=8.0.0.13
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=8.5.5.10
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=8.5.5.11
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=9.0.0.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=9.0.0.1
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=9.0.0.2
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=9.0.0.3
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=9.0.0.4

Remedy

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22006810

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-1501?

    CVE-2017-1501 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to potential security weaknesses in web services binding settings.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-1501?

    To address CVE-2017-1501, ensure that you review and properly configure the web services security bindings settings in the IBM WebSphere Application Server Admin Console.

  • Which versions of IBM WebSphere Application Server are affected by CVE-2017-1501?

    CVE-2017-1501 affects IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 up to their respective specified versions.

  • Can CVE-2017-1501 lead to unauthorized access?

    Yes, CVE-2017-1501 can potentially exploit weakened security configurations, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive web services.

  • Is there an official patch for CVE-2017-1501?

    IBM has released updates for the affected versions to mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2017-1501, and users should apply these updates.

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