Denial of Service Vulnerability in WebSphere Portal

Systems Affected

Threat Level

Overview

Vulnerability has been reported in IBM WebSphere Portal, which could allow a remote attacker to cause a Denial of service (DoS) condition on the system.

Description

This vulnerability exists due to improper handling of memory resources in IBM WebSphere Portal. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted malicious requests.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to cause the consumption of all memory resources which leads to denial of services conditions on the IBM WebSphere Portal System.

Impact

Solution/ Workarounds

Apply appropriate updates as mentioned in IBM Security Bulletin
http://www-304.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24037786
http://www-304.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24034497

References

http://www.cert-in.org.in/

Disclaimer

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