9.8
CRITICAL
CVE-2011-4889
IBM WebSphere Application Server Stack-Based Password Update Vulnerability
Description

The javax.naming.directory.AttributeInUseException class in the Virtual Member Manager in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.1 before 6.1.0.43, 7.0 before 7.0.0.21, and 8.0 before 8.0.0.2 does not properly update passwords on a configuration using Tivoli Directory Server, which might allow remote attackers to gain access to an application by leveraging knowledge of an old password. IBM X-Force ID: 72581.

INFO

Published Date :

Feb. 8, 2018, 11:29 p.m.

Last Modified :

Nov. 21, 2024, 1:33 a.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

5.9

Exploitability Score :

3.9
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2011-4889 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Ibm websphere_application_server
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2011-4889.

URL Resource
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/72581 VDB Entry Vendor Advisory
https://www-304.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21587015 Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/72581 VDB Entry Vendor Advisory
https://www-304.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21587015 Vendor Advisory

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2011-4889 vulnerability over time.

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  • CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

    Nov. 21, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/72581
    Added Reference https://www-304.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21587015
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Mar. 10, 2018

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)
    Added CVSS V3 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Changed Reference Type https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/72581 No Types Assigned https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/72581 VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
    Changed Reference Type https://www-304.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21587015 No Types Assigned https://www-304.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21587015 Vendor Advisory
    Added CWE CWE-254
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.1 up to (excluding) 6.1.0.43 *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 7.0 up to (excluding) 7.0.0.21 *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 8.0 up to (excluding) 8.0.0.2
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

0.30 }} 0.04%

score

0.65541

percentile

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