CVE-2018-1567: Critical severity ibm websphere application server feature pack for web services vulnerability

Published Sep 5, 2018
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Updated

IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java code through the SOAP connector with a serialized object from untrusted sources. IBM X-Force ID: 143024.

Affected Software

4 affected components
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services>=7.0.0.0<=7.0.0.45
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services>=8.0.0.0<=8.0.0.15
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services>=8.5.0.0<=8.5.5.14
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services>=9.0.0.0<=9.0.0.9

Event History

Sep 7, 2018
CVE Published
03:29 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1567?

CVE-2018-1567 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-1567?

To fix CVE-2018-1567, IBM recommends upgrading to the latest version of the WebSphere Application Server that includes security patches.

3

What versions of IBM WebSphere Application Server are affected by CVE-2018-1567?

CVE-2018-1567 affects IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 up to specified patch levels.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2018-1567 allow?

CVE-2018-1567 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java code through the SOAP connector using serialized objects from untrusted sources.

5

Is CVE-2018-1567 easy to exploit?

Yes, CVE-2018-1567 can be relatively easy to exploit if the application is configured to accept serialized objects from untrusted sources.

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