CVE-2021-38951: High severity ibm websphere application server feature pack for web services vulnerability

Published Dec 8, 2021
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Updated

IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by sending a specially-crafted request. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the server to consume all available CPU resources. IBM X-Force ID: 211405.

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IBM WebSphere Application Server is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by sending a specially-crafted request. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the server to consume all available CPU resources.

Affected Software

15 affected components
IBM WebSphere Application Server<=9.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server<=8.5
IBM WebSphere Application Server<=8.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server<=7.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server=7.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server=8.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server=8.5
IBM WebSphere Application Server=9.0
HP HP-UX
IBM AIX
IBM i
IBM Z\/os
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Oracle Solaris

Event History

Dec 8, 2021
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Dec 9, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this IBM WebSphere Application Server vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this IBM WebSphere Application Server vulnerability is CVE-2021-38951.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-38951?

The severity of CVE-2021-38951 is high with a severity value of 7.5.

3

How does CVE-2021-38951 affect IBM WebSphere Application Server?

CVE-2021-38951 can cause a denial of service on IBM WebSphere Application Server by consuming all available CPU resources.

4

Which versions of IBM WebSphere Application Server are affected by CVE-2021-38951?

IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 are affected by CVE-2021-38951.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-38951 on IBM WebSphere Application Server?

To fix CVE-2021-38951 on IBM WebSphere Application Server, apply the necessary patch or update provided by IBM.

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