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CVE-2005-4046

4.0 · MEDIUM

Unspecified vulnerability in Reverse SSL Proxy Plug-in for Sun Java System Application Server Standard Edition 7 2004Q2, Application Server Enterprise Edition 8.1 2005Q1, and Sun ONE Application Se…

Published Dec 7, 2005sunEPSS 1.70%

Overview

CVE-2005-4046 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting sun java_system_application_server. It was published on December 7, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Unspecified vulnerability in Reverse SSL Proxy Plug-in for Sun Java System Application Server Standard Edition 7 2004Q2, Application Server Enterprise Edition 8.1 2005Q1, and Sun ONE Application Server 7 Standard Edition, as used in multiple web servers, allows remote attackers to conduct man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks and "compromise data privacy."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from sun. Update java_system_application_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4046?

CVE-2005-4046 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting sun java_system_application_server. It was published on December 7, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2005-4046?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2005-4046?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from sun. Update java_system_application_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2005-4046?

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