CVE-2005-1872 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the administrative console when global security is enabled.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2005-1872?
CVE-2005-1872 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Application Server, published on 7 Jun 2005. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in the administrative console in IBM WebSphere Application Server 5.x, when the global security option is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-1872?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Websphere Application Server.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1872?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-1872 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2005-1872 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-1872 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Websphere Application Server
Sources
Also known as GHSA-73j5-q9c3-466j.