CVE-2016-8919

Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server may be vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by allowing serialized objects from untrusted sources to run and cause the consumption of resources.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.86% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM Corporation WebSphere Application Server
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95650 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037710 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21993797 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8919?
CVE-2016-8919 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-8919?
To fix CVE-2016-8919, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-8919 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-8919 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-8919?
CVE-2016-8919 affects IBM Corporation WebSphere Application Server.
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