IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 6.1.0.42/7.0.0.20/8.0.0.1 Virtual Member Manager javax.naming.directory.AttributeInUseException 7pk security
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A vulnerability was found in IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 6.1.0.42/7.0.0.20/8.0.0.1 (Application Server Software). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects the function javax.naming.directory.AttributeInUseException
of the component Virtual Member Manager. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a 7pk security vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-254. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:
The javax.naming.directory.AttributeInUseException class in the Virtual Member Manager in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.1 before 6.1.0.43, 7.0 before 7.0.0.21, and 8.0 before 8.0.0.2 does not properly update passwords on a configuration using Tivoli Directory Server, which might allow remote attackers to gain access to an application by leveraging knowledge of an old password. IBM X-Force ID: 72581.
The bug was discovered 12/23/2011. The weakness was disclosed 02/08/2018 (Website). The advisory is available at exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2011-4889 since 12/22/2011. The attack can be initiated remotely. The successful exploitation needs a single authentication. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. This vulnerability is assigned to T1211 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.
The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 87 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 58594 (IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1 < 6.1.0.43 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Web Servers and running in the context r.
Upgrading to version 6.1.0.43, 7.0.0.21 or 8.0.0.2 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (58594). The entries 61032, 61031, 61030 and 59936 are pretty similar.
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Version
- 6.1.0.0
- 6.1.0.1
- 6.1.0.2
- 6.1.0.3
- 6.1.0.4
- 6.1.0.5
- 6.1.0.6
- 6.1.0.7
- 6.1.0.8
- 6.1.0.9
- 6.1.0.10
- 6.1.0.11
- 6.1.0.12
- 6.1.0.13
- 6.1.0.14
- 6.1.0.15
- 6.1.0.16
- 6.1.0.17
- 6.1.0.18
- 6.1.0.19
- 6.1.0.20
- 6.1.0.21
- 6.1.0.22
- 6.1.0.23
- 6.1.0.24
- 6.1.0.25
- 6.1.0.26
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- 6.1.0.28
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- 6.1.0.30
- 6.1.0.31
- 6.1.0.32
- 6.1.0.33
- 6.1.0.34
- 6.1.0.35
- 6.1.0.36
- 6.1.0.37
- 6.1.0.38
- 6.1.0.39
- 6.1.0.40
- 6.1.0.41
- 6.1.0.42
- 7.0.0.0
- 7.0.0.1
- 7.0.0.2
- 7.0.0.3
- 7.0.0.4
- 7.0.0.5
- 7.0.0.6
- 7.0.0.7
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- 7.0.0.11
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- 7.0.0.13
- 7.0.0.14
- 7.0.0.15
- 7.0.0.16
- 7.0.0.17
- 7.0.0.18
- 7.0.0.19
- 7.0.0.20
- 8.0.0.0
- 8.0.0.1
License
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.0VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.9
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Class: 7pk securityCWE: CWE-254
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Nessus ID: 58594
Nessus Name: IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1 < 6.1.0.43 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Upgrade: WebSphere Application Server 6.1.0.43/7.0.0.21/8.0.0.2
Timeline
12/22/2011 🔍12/23/2011 🔍
03/19/2012 🔍
04/04/2012 🔍
02/08/2018 🔍
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02/09/2018 🔍
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Sources
Vendor: ibm.comAdvisory: exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2011-4889 (🔍)
X-Force: 72581
SecurityFocus: 50310
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Entry
Created: 02/09/2018 08:38Updated: 02/03/2021 06:59
Changes: 02/09/2018 08:38 (70), 01/03/2020 06:55 (3), 02/03/2021 06:59 (3)
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