CVE-2005-4705 Security feature bypass in n/a

Medium 5.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can sniff traffic when a Java client reuses an insecure connection for SSL, compromising data confidentiality in WebLogic Server.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2005-4705?

CVE-2005-4705 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bea Weblogic Server, published on 1 Feb 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

BEA WebLogic Server and WebLogic Express 8.1 through SP4, 7.0 through SP6, and 6.1 through SP7, when a Java client application creates an SSL connection to the server after it has already created an insecure connection, will use the insecure connection, which allows remote attackers to sniff the connection.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-4705?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Bea Weblogic Server.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4705?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-4705 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2005-4705 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-4705 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Bea Weblogic Server vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6v6g-fc5r-ggpx.

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