CVE-2012-3311 Missing authorization in n/a
Local users can bypass access restrictions to read or modify application data in specific IBM WebSphere configurations.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-3311?
CVE-2012-3311 is a low-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Application Server, published on 25 Sep 2012. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.1 before 6.1.0.45, 7.0 before 7.0.0.25, 8.0 before 8.0.0.5, and 8.5 before 8.5.0.1 on z/OS, in certain configurations involving Federated Repositories for IIOP connections and Optimized Local Adapters, does not perform CBIND checks, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions, and read or modify application data, via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-3311?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Websphere Application Server.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3311?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-3311 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2012-3311 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-3311 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Websphere Application Server
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8xxq-466x-jmgf.