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IBM WebSphere Application Server < 6.1.0.23 Multiple Flaws
high Nessus Plugin ID 36161
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Synopsis
The remote application server is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.Description
IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1 before Fix Pack 23 appears to be installed on the remote host. Such versions are reportedly affected by multiple vulnerabilities :- Provided an attacker has valid credentials, it may be possible to hijack an authenticated session. (PK66676)
- It may be possible for a remote attacker to redirect users to arbitrary sites using ibm_security_logout servlet. (PK71126)
- Under certain conditions it may be possible to access administrative console user sessions. (PK74966)
- If APAR PK41002 has been applied, a vulnerability in the JAX-RPC WS-Security component could incorrectly validate 'UsernameToken'. (PK75992)
- Sample applications shipped with IBM WebSphere Application Server are affected by cross-site scripting vulnerabilities. (PK76720)
- The administrative console is affected by a cross-site scripting vulnerability. (PK77505)
- It may be possible for an attacker to read arbitrary application-specific war files. (PK81387)
Solution
If using WebSphere Application Server, apply Fix Pack 23 (6.1.0.23) or later.Otherwise, if using embedded WebSphere Application Server packaged with Tivoli Directory Server, apply the latest recommended eWAS fix pack.
See Also
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21404665
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27009778
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21367223
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg27007951#61023
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 36161
File Name: websphere_6_1_0_23.nasl
Version: 1.18
Type: remote
Family: Web Servers
Published: 4/15/2009
Updated: 8/6/2018
Supported Sensors: Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 5.9
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 7.5
Temporal Score: 5.9
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:ibm:websphere_application_server
Required KB Items: www/WebSphere
Exploit Available: true
Exploit Ease: Exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 3/23/2009
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2008-4284, CVE-2009-0508, CVE-2009-0855, CVE-2009-0856, CVE-2009-0891, CVE-2009-0892, CVE-2009-1172