IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5, and 9.0 traditional could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code caused by unsafe deserialization of untrusted data.
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For IBM WebSphere Application Server traditional:
For V9.0.0.0 through 9.0.5.28:
· Upgrade to minimal fix pack levels as required by the interim fix and then apply the Interim Fix that resolves DT496118
--OR--
· Apply Fix Pack 9.0.5.29 or later (targeted availability 3Q2026).
For V8.5.0.0 through 8.5.5.30:
· Upgrade to minimal fix pack levels as required by the interim fix and then apply the Interim Fix that resolves DT496118
--OR--
· Apply Fix Pack 8.5.5.31 or later (targeted availability 3Q2026).
Additional interim fixes may be available and linked off the interim fix download page.
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