Apache HttpComponents 'HttpClient' Information Disclosure Vulnerability

BID:46974

Info

Apache HttpComponents 'HttpClient' Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 46974
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2011-1498
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Mar 21 2011 12:00AM
Updated: Apr 13 2015 10:10PM
Credit: Oleg Kalnichevski
Vulnerable: IBM Websphere Portal 8.0
Apache HttpComponents HttpClient 4.1
Not Vulnerable: IBM Websphere Portal 8.0.0.1 CF13
Apache HttpComponents HttpClient 4.1.1

Discussion

Apache HttpComponents 'HttpClient' Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Apache HttpComponents is prone to an information-disclosure vulnerability that may expose users' passwords. The issue occurs in the 'HttpClient' component.

Successful exploits will allow attackers to obtain sensitive information that may aid in further attacks.

HttpClient 4.1 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Solution / Fix

Apache HttpComponents 'HttpClient' Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for more information.

References

Apache HttpComponents 'HttpClient' Information Disclosure Vulnerability

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