CVE-2006-0431 in WebLogic Server
Summary
by MITRE
Unspecified vulnerability in BEA WebLogic Server and WebLogic Express 8.1 SP5 allows untrusted applications to obtain the server s SSL identity via unknown attack vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/18/2017
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2006-0431 represents a significant security weakness in BEA WebLogic Server and WebLogic Express versions 8.1 SP5 and earlier. This issue falls under the category of information disclosure vulnerabilities that could potentially compromise the integrity of secure communication channels. The vulnerability specifically affects the SSL/TLS implementation within the application server, creating a pathway for malicious actors to extract sensitive identity information from the server's cryptographic configuration.
The technical flaw manifests through unspecified attack vectors that allow untrusted applications to access the server's SSL identity information. This represents a critical breach in the server's security model, as SSL identity information typically includes certificate details, private keys, and other cryptographic materials that are essential for maintaining secure communications. The vulnerability essentially enables unauthorized access to the server's security context, potentially allowing attackers to impersonate legitimate services or decrypt sensitive communications.
From an operational impact perspective, this vulnerability creates substantial risk for organizations relying on BEA WebLogic Server for mission-critical applications. The exposure of SSL identity information could lead to man-in-the-middle attacks, session hijacking, and unauthorized access to protected resources. The attack vectors remain unspecified, which compounds the risk as security teams cannot fully anticipate or defend against all potential exploitation methods. This uncertainty makes the vulnerability particularly dangerous in environments where strict security controls are required.
The vulnerability aligns with CWE-200, which addresses information exposure, and represents a classic case of insufficient access control in security-critical components. From an ATT&CK framework perspective, this vulnerability maps to techniques involving credential access and defense evasion, as attackers could leverage the exposed SSL identity to establish persistent access or bypass security controls. The unspecified nature of the attack vectors suggests potential exploitation through application-level flaws, network-based attacks, or possibly through compromised applications that are part of the WebLogic ecosystem.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including applying the vendor-provided patches, reviewing SSL configuration settings, and implementing network-level restrictions to limit access to SSL endpoints. Security monitoring should focus on detecting unusual access patterns to cryptographic resources, and network segmentation should be considered to isolate vulnerable components. The vulnerability also underscores the importance of maintaining up-to-date security patches and conducting regular vulnerability assessments to identify similar issues in legacy systems.