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CVE-2014-4764

7.1 · HIGH

IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 8.0.x before 8.0.0.10 and 8.5.x before 8.5.5.3, when Load Balancer for IPv4 Dispatcher is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Load…

Published Aug 22, 2014ibmEPSS 2.39%

Overview

CVE-2014-4764 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ibm websphere_application_server. It was published on August 22, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 8.0.x before 8.0.0.10 and 8.5.x before 8.5.5.3, when Load Balancer for IPv4 Dispatcher is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Load Balancer crash) via unspecified vectors.

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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References

Refwww-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PI21189Refwww-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21681249Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/69301Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/94723Refwww-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PI21189Refwww-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21681249Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/69301Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/94723

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-4764?

CVE-2014-4764 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ibm websphere_application_server. It was published on August 22, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-4764?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-4764?

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-2014-4764?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2014-4764 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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