VDB-9789 · swg1PM57803 · OSVDB 95769

IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 8.0.0.4 Security Domain initialize realm privileges management

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A vulnerability was found in IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 8.0.0.4 (Application Server Software). It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function initialize of the component Security Domain Handler. The manipulation of the argument realm with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, and integrity.

The weakness was shared 04/29/2013 as swg1PM57803 as confirmed bulletin (Website). The advisory is shared at www-01.ibm.com. The vendor cooperated in the coordination of the public release. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. A authentication is necessary for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

Applying the patch Fix Pack is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at www-01.ibm.com. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The entries 9790, 9788, 9787 and 9786 are related to this item.

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Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Remote: No

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Patch: Fix Pack

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07/31/2013 +93 days 🔍
03/19/2019 +2057 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: swg1PM57803
Status: Confirmed
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OSVDB: 95769

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/31/2013 09:44
Updated: 03/19/2019 20:53
Changes: 07/31/2013 09:44 (48), 03/19/2019 20:53 (2)
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Committer: olku

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