IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1 on z/OS JAX-WS Web Services input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1 on z/OS and classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component JAX-WS Web Services. Executing a manipulation can lead to input validation. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2013-4053. There is no available exploit. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

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A vulnerability was found in IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1 on z/OS (Application Server Software). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component JAX-WS Web Services. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The WS-Security implementation in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.1 before 6.1.0.47, 7.0 before 7.0.0.31, 8.0 before 8.0.0.8, and 8.5 before 8.5.5.1, and WAS Feature Pack for Web Services 6.1 before 6.1.0.47, when a trust store is configured for XML Digital Signatures, does not properly verify X.509 certificates, which allows remote attackers to obtain privileged access via unspecified vectors.

The weakness was presented 08/29/2013 as confirmed changelog entry (Website). The advisory is shared for download at www-01.ibm.com. The public release was coordinated in cooperation with the vendor. This vulnerability was named CVE-2013-4053 since 06/07/2013. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 70022 (IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1 < Fix Pack 47 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. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 124156 (IBM WebSphere Application Server Multiple Vulnerabilities (swg21651880)).

Applying a patch 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 vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (86505), Tenable (70022), SecurityFocus (BID 62338†), OSVDB (96972†) and Secunia (SA54612†). See VDB-7457, VDB-7458, VDB-7459 and VDB-7460 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Input validation
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Nessus ID: 70022
Nessus Name: IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1 < Fix Pack 47 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 100565
OpenVAS Name: IBM Websphere Application Server Multiple Vulnerabilities-08 Jan16
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Patch: www-01.ibm.com

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Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: www-01.ibm.com
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CVE: CVE-2013-4053 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-4053
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-10168
X-Force: 86505 - IBM WebSphere Application Server privilege escalation
SecurityFocus: 62338 - IBM WebSphere Application Server CVE-2013-4053 Remote Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Secunia: 54612 - IBM WebSphere Application Server JAX-WS WS-Security Vulnerability, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 96972

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Created: 09/09/2013 17:26
Updated: 03/21/2019 16:09
Changes: 09/09/2013 17:26 (77), 03/21/2019 16:09 (4)
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