CVE-2017-1681 Information disclosure in Liberty for Java for Bluemix
A local attacker can obtain sensitive information by exploiting improper request handling to read unauthorized files in IBM WebSphere Application Server.
- 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-2017-1681?
CVE-2017-1681 is a low-severity vulnerability in IBM Liberty for Java for Bluemix, published on 11 Jan 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
IBM WebSphere Application Server (IBM Liberty for Java for Bluemix 3.15) could allow a local attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by improper handling of application requests, which could allow unauthorized access to read a file. IBM X-Force ID: 134003.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-1681?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Liberty.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1681?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-1681 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-1681 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-1681 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in IBM Liberty for Java for Bluemix
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r22g-6925-fmw4.