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WebLogic Crafted GET Request Hostname Disclosure

medium Nessus Plugin ID 11606

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Synopsis

The remote service is vulnerable to information disclosure.

Description

The remote WebLogic server discloses its NetBIOS host name when it is issued a request generating a redirection.

An attacker may use this information to better prepare other attacks against this host.

Solution

Currently, there are no known upgrades or patches to correct this issue.
Filter requests that start with a '.' in a proxy or firewall with URL filtering capabilities.

See Also

https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2003/Apr/37

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 11606

File Name: weblogic_hostname_disclosure.nasl

Version: 1.25

Type: remote

Family: Web Servers

Published: 5/8/2003

Updated: 4/11/2022

Configuration: Enable thorough checks

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:oracle:weblogic_server

Required KB Items: www/weblogic

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: No exploit is required

Vulnerability Publication Date: 4/2/2003

Reference Information

BID: 7257