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IBM WebSphere Application Server Interim Security Update

IBM has issued an interim security update to address a vulnerability in the IBM WebSphere Application Server using malformed SAML responses from the SAML identity provider which could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information.
Threat ID:
CC-2559
Category:
Threat Severity:
Low
Threat Vector:
Published:
2 August 2018 12:00 AM
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Summary

IBM has issued an interim security update to address a vulnerability in the IBM WebSphere Application Server using malformed SAML responses from the SAML identity provider which could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information.

Affected platforms

The following platforms are known to be affected:

IBM WebSphere Application Server

  • IBM WebSphere Application Server - Versions 8.0, 8.5 and 9

Threat details

For further information

Remediation steps

Type Step
Users and administrators are encouraged to review the IBM PI78804 information disclosure and apply the necessary updates and workarounds.

Last edited: 17 February 2020 12:45 pm