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IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.0 < Fix Pack 2 Multiple Vulnerabilities
medium Nessus Plugin ID 58596
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Synopsis
The remote application server may be affected by multiple vulnerabilities.Description
IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.0 before Fix Pack 2 appears to be running on the remote host and is potentially affected by the following vulnerabilities :- An unspecified cross-site scripting issue exists related to the 'Web 2.0 Messaging service'. (PM37840)
- A security exposure when using WS-Security could result in a user gaining elevated privileges in applications using JAX-WS. (PM43585 / CVE-2011-1377)
- Insecure file permissions are applied to the files in the '$WAS_HOME/systemapps/isclite.ear' and '$WAS_HOME/bin/client_ffdc' directories. These permissions can allow a local attacker to read or write files in those directories. Note this issue only affects the application on the IBM i operating system.
(PM49712)
- An error exists in the class 'javax.naming.directory.AttributeInUseException' and can allow old passwords to still provide access. This error is triggered when passwords are updated by using IBM Tivoli Directory Server. (PM52049)
Solution
Apply Fix Pack 2 for version 8.0 (8.0.0.2) or later.See Also
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21587536
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21569205
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24031368
http://www.nessus.org/u?609dea34
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27022958#8002
Plugin Details
Severity: Medium
ID: 58596
File Name: websphere_8_0_0_2.nasl
Version: 1.7
Type: remote
Family: Web Servers
Published: 4/4/2012
Updated: 8/6/2018
Supported Sensors: Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 5.9
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: Medium
Base Score: 4.6
Temporal Score: 3.4
Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/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 Ease: No known exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 3/19/2012
Vulnerability Publication Date: 1/13/2012