Check Point Advisories

IBM WebSphere Application Server Remote Code Execution (CVE-2015-7450)

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2015-1337
Date Published:	25 Nov 2015
Severity:	Critical
Last Updated:	Tuesday 16 April, 2024
Source:	IBM 1970575
Industry Reference:	CVE-2015-7450
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75
Who is Vulnerable?	IBM WebSphere Application Server Commons-Collections Library 7.0 IBM WebSphere Application Server Commons-Collections Library 8.0 IBM WebSphere Application Server Commons-Collections Library 8.5 IBM WebSphere Application Server Commons-Collections Library 8.5.5
Vulnerability Description	A remote code execution vulnerability exists in IBM WebSphere Application Server Commons-Collections Library. Successful exploitation can result in arbitrary code execution in the security context of the System user.

Protection Overview

This protection will detect and block attempts to exploit this vulnerability.

In order for the protection to be activated, update your Security Gateway product to the latest IPS update. For information on how to update IPS, go to SBP-2006-05, click on Protection tab and select the version of your choice.

Security Gateway R81 / R80 / R77 / R75

In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the IBM WebSphere Application Server Remote Code Execution (CVE-2015-7450) protection using the Search tool and Edit the protection's settings.
Install policy on all Security Gateways.

This protection's log will contain the following information:

Attack Name: Application Servers Protection Violation.
Attack Information: IBM WebSphere Application Server Remote Code Execution (CVE-2015-7450)