CVE-2019-4720
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CVE-2019-4720 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by sending a specially-crafted request. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the server to consume all available memory. EPSS estimates a 2.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by sending a specially-crafted request. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the server to consume all available memory. IBM X-Force ID: 172125.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | < 20.0.0.2 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | >= 7.0.0.0, <= 7.0.0.45 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | >= 8.0.0.0, <= 8.0.0.15 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | >= 8.5.0.0, <= 8.5.5.17 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | >= 9.0.0.0, <= 9.0.5.2 |
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/172125VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1285372Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/172125VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1285372Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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