CVE-2018-1904: Critical severity IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services vulnerability

Published Dec 11, 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 an administrative client class with a serialized object from untrusted sources. IBM X-Force ID: 152533.

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

Dec 11, 2018
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-2018-1904?

CVE-2018-1904 is classified as a high severity vulnerability that allows remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-1904?

To mitigate CVE-2018-1904, update your IBM WebSphere Application Server to a version that is not affected, specifically above 7.0.0.45, 8.0.0.15, 8.5.5.14, or 9.0.0.9.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2018-1904?

CVE-2018-1904 affects IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 7.0 to 9.0 before the specified fixed versions.

4

What attack vector does CVE-2018-1904 utilize?

CVE-2018-1904 can be exploited by remote attackers through an administrative client class using a serialized object from untrusted sources.

5

Is CVE-2018-1904 easy to exploit?

CVE-2018-1904 is considered to be relatively easy to exploit, increasing the urgency for affected users to apply the necessary updates.

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