CVE-2019-4279: Critical severity ibm websphere application server feature pack for web services vulnerability

Published May 17, 2019
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Updated

IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5 and 9.0 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system with a specially-crafted sequence of serialized objects from untrusted sources. IBM X-Force ID: 160445.

Affected Software

3 affected components
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services>=8.5.0.0<=8.5.5.15
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services>=9.0.0.0<=9.0.0.11
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.0

Event History

May 17, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:20 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:20 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-4279?

CVE-2019-4279 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-4279?

To mitigate CVE-2019-4279, users should apply the latest security patches provided by IBM for WebSphere Application Server.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2019-4279?

CVE-2019-4279 affects IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 7.0.0.0, 8.5.x up to 8.5.5.15, and 9.0.x up to 9.0.0.11.

4

Can CVE-2019-4279 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2019-4279 can be exploited remotely by attackers through specially-crafted serialized objects from untrusted sources.

5

What kind of attack is possible with CVE-2019-4279?

CVE-2019-4279 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, posing a significant security risk.

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