CVE-2008-4285

Name: CVE-2008-4285
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-02-17T17:30:00.907+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.16%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-4285 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unspecified vulnerability in the Performance Monitoring Infrastructure (PMI) feature in the Servlet Engine/Web Container component in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.1.x before 6.1.0.19, when a component statistic is enabled, allows attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via vectors related to "a gradual degradation in performance.". EPSS estimates a 1.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Performance Monitoring Infrastructure (PMI) feature in the Servlet Engine/Web Container component in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.1.x before 6.1.0.19, when a component statistic is enabled, allows attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via vectors related to "a gradual degradation in performance."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.16%

63.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.1
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.1.0
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.1.0.1
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.1.0.2
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.1.0.3
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.1.0.5
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.1.0.7
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.1.0.9
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.1.0.11
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.1.0.15
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.1.0.17
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.1.13

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24019260Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27007951Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48698
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24019260Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27007951Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48698

Timeline

Published: Feb 17, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-4285?

How severe is CVE-2008-4285?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-4285 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4285?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST