CVE-2017-1501

Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 could provide weaker than expected security after using the Admin Console to update the web services security bindings settings. IBM X-Force ID: 129576.

Category

5.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.70% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com
Affected: IBM WebSphere Application Server
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/129576 vdb entry vendor advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22006810 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100394 third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039199 third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-1501?
CVE-2017-1501 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-1501?
To fix CVE-2017-1501, 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-2017-1501 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-1501 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-2017-1501?
CVE-2017-1501 affects IBM WebSphere Application Server.
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