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CVE-2007-3262: IBM WebSphere Application Server can stop responding

CVE-2007-3262 · published 19 years ago

Summary

Versions of IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 6.1.0.7 have a flaw in the default messaging component that can cause a thread to hang. This may lead to the server becoming unresponsive or using excessive memory. Apply the IBM-provided update or patches to fix the issue.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software

Vendor	Product	Affected versions
ibm	websphere_application_server	<= 6.1.0.7 `cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server::::::::`

Original advisory text

Unspecified vulnerability in the Default Messaging Component in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.1.0.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service related to a thread hang, and possibly related to a "TCP issue," or to MPAlarmThread and a resultant memory leak.

References

Fix within

Internet-facing 14 days

Internal 60 days

Not known to be exploited
Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)

Severity

7.8 High

Exploitation

3% chance of attack within 30 days

Timeline

Published19 Jun 2007

Updated30 Oct 2026

First seen29 Sep 2026

Sources

CVE-2007-3262 · NVD

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