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Security hardening of IBM InfoSphere Information Server through WebSphere configuration

Troubleshooting


Problem

List of problems associated with WebSphere Application Server configuration:
1. Security scans might report vulnerabilities against Information Server that can be mitigated in WebSphere Application Server configuration.
2. An application in WebSphere Application Server can be accessed by the server IP address.

Symptom

1. A Security scan reported a vulnerability against Information Server that is mitigated in the application server.
2. Scanning worms randomly scan for IP addresses and may locate the server IP address.

Document Location

Worldwide

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Document Information

Modified date:
25 April 2025

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ibm16587569