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CVE-2015-0178

4.3 · MEDIUM

The Java overlay feature in IBM Bluemix Liberty before 1.13-20150209-1122 for Java does not properly support WAR applications, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unsp…

Published Mar 18, 2015ibmCWE-200EPSS 1.55%

Overview

CVE-2015-0178 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ibm liberty. It was published on March 18, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Java overlay feature in IBM Bluemix Liberty before 1.13-20150209-1122 for Java does not properly support WAR applications, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update liberty 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
ibmliberty0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0178?

CVE-2015-0178 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ibm liberty. It was published on March 18, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2015-0178?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, 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-2015-0178?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update liberty 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-2015-0178?

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