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CVE-2007-1944

5.0 · MEDIUM

The Java Message Service (JMS) in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) before 6.1.0.7 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via unknown vectors involving the "double release [of] a bytebu…

Published Apr 11, 2007ibmCWE-119EPSS 1.62%

Overview

CVE-2007-1944 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ibm websphere_application_server. It was published on April 11, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Java Message Service (JMS) in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) before 6.1.0.7 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via unknown vectors involving the "double release [of] a bytebuffer input stream," possibly a double free vulnerability.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update websphere_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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
ibmwebsphere_application_server0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-1944?

CVE-2007-1944 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ibm websphere_application_server. It was published on April 11, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2007-1944?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, 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-2007-1944?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update websphere_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-2007-1944?

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