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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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 6.1.0.42/7.0.0.20/8.0.0.1. Affected is the function javax.naming.directory.AttributeInUseException of the component Virtual Member Manager. Executing a manipulation can lead to 7pk security. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2011-4889. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

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. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 87084 (IBM WebSphere Application Server Virtual Member Manager Weak Security (PM52049)).

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 databases at Tenable (58594) and SecurityFocus (BID 50310†). The entries VDB-61032, VDB-61031, VDB-61030 and VDB-59936 are pretty similar. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Application Server Software

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WebSphere Application Server

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commercial

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Vendor: https://www.ibm.com/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.0
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Class: 7pk security
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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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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: WebSphere Application Server 6.1.0.43/7.0.0.21/8.0.0.2

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12/22/2011 🔍
12/23/2011 +1 days 🔍
03/19/2012 +87 days 🔍
04/04/2012 +16 days 🔍
02/08/2018 +2136 days 🔍
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02/09/2018 +1 days 🔍
01/05/2025 +2522 days 🔍