CVE-2020-4576: High severity ibm websphere application server feature pack for web services vulnerability

Published Sep 30, 2020
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Updated

IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.5, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 traditional could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information with a specially-crafted sequence of serialized objects. IBM X-Force ID: 184428.

Other sources

IBM WebSphere Application Server traditional could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information with a specially-crafted sequence of serialized objects.

Affected Software

8 affected components
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services<=9.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services<=8.5
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services<=8.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services<=7.0
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<8.5.5.19
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services>=9.0.0.0<9.0.5.6

Event History

Sep 30, 2020
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Oct 1, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:37 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4576?

CVE-2020-4576 is rated with a high severity due to its potential to expose sensitive information to remote attackers.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-4576?

To fix CVE-2020-4576, upgrade your IBM WebSphere Application Server to a version that is not vulnerable, specifically above the fixed version for your current release.

3

Which versions of IBM WebSphere Application Server are affected by CVE-2020-4576?

CVE-2020-4576 affects IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 7.5, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 up to specific patch levels.

4

What types of attacks can CVE-2020-4576 enable?

CVE-2020-4576 can enable remote attackers to gain access to sensitive information through crafted serialized objects.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-4576 until I can apply a patch?

Implementing strict access controls to the affected application can serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2020-4576.

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