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CVE-2011-1320

6.8 · MEDIUM

The Security component in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.1.0.x before 6.1.0.35 and 7.x before 7.0.0.15, when the Tivoli Integrated Portal / embedded WebSphere Application Server (TIP/eWAS…

Published Mar 8, 2011ibmCWE-20EPSS 1.05%

Overview

CVE-2011-1320 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ibm websphere_application_server. It was published on March 8, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Security component in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.1.0.x before 6.1.0.35 and 7.x before 7.0.0.15, when the Tivoli Integrated Portal / embedded WebSphere Application Server (TIP/eWAS) framework is used, does not properly delete AuthCache entries upon a logout, which might allow remote attackers to access the server by leveraging an unattended workstation.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-1320?

CVE-2011-1320 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ibm websphere_application_server. It was published on March 8, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2011-1320?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, 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-2011-1320?

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.

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