VDB-2208 · CVE-2006-2429 · SA20032

IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.0.2/6.0.2.1/6.0.2.3/6.0.2.5/6.0.2.7 HTTP Request Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.0.2/6.0.2.1/6.0.2.3/6.0.2.5/6.0.2.7. This affects an unknown function of the component HTTP Request Handler. The manipulation results in Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability was named CVE-2006-2429. There is no available exploit. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.0.2/6.0.2.1/6.0.2.3/6.0.2.5/6.0.2.7 (Application Server Software). Affected is an unknown part of the component HTTP Request Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Unspecified vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.0.2, 6.0.2.1, 6.0.2.3, 6.0.2.5, and 6.0.2.7 has unknown impact and remote attack vectors related to "HTTP request handlers".

The weakness was presented 05/09/2006 with IBM as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared for download at archives.neohapsis.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2006-2429 since 05/17/2006. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 87076 (IBM WebSphere HTTP Request Handlers Information Disclosure (PK12319)).

Upgrading to version 6.0.2.9 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at www-1.ibm.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at OSVDB (25373†) and Secunia (SA20032†). See VDB-2212, VDB-2213, VDB-2209 and VDB-2214 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Remote Code Execution
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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: WebSphere Application Server 6.0.2.9
Patch: www-1.ibm.com

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Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Researcher: http://www.ibm.com
Organization: IBM
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2006-2429 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-2429
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-2208
Secunia: 20032 - IBM Websphere Application Server Multiple Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 25373 - IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) HTTP Request Handlers Unspecified Exposure
Vupen: ADV-2006-1736

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Entryinfo

Created: 05/10/2006 14:50
Updated: 06/22/2025 01:17
Changes: 05/10/2006 14:50 (63), 04/21/2018 09:21 (7), 06/22/2025 01:17 (20)
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