CVE-2017-1743: Infoleak

Published May 4, 2018
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Updated

IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information caused by improper handling of Administrative Console panel fields. When exploited an attacker could browse the file system. IBM X-Force ID: 134933.

Affected Software

4 affected components
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=8.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=8.5
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=9.0

Event History

May 4, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-1743?

CVE-2017-1743 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive information.

2

How can I mitigate the risk of CVE-2017-1743?

To mitigate the risk of CVE-2017-1743, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates for IBM WebSphere Application Server.

3

Which versions of IBM WebSphere Application Server are affected by CVE-2017-1743?

CVE-2017-1743 affects IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0.

4

What type of information could be exposed by exploiting CVE-2017-1743?

Exploiting CVE-2017-1743 could allow a remote attacker to browse the file system, potentially revealing sensitive information.

5

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2017-1743?

Yes, there are known exploit techniques for CVE-2017-1743 that take advantage of the improper handling of Administrative Console panel fields.

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