IBM Websphere Caching Proxy Server 5.02 HTTP GET denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM Websphere Caching Proxy Server 5.02. It has been declared as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component HTTP GET Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2004-0684. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM Websphere Caching Proxy Server 5.02 (Application Server Software). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects some unknown processing of the component HTTP GET Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

WebSphere Edge Component Caching Proxy in WebSphere Edge Server 5.02, with the JunctionRewrite directive enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via an HTTP GET request without any parameters.

The weakness was shared 08/06/2004 by Leandro Meiners with Cybsec (Website). The advisory is shared for download at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2004-0684 since 07/12/2004. The exploitation appears to be easy. 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.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (16607) and SecurityFocus (BID 10651†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Application Server Software

Vendor

Name

Websphere Caching Proxy Server

Version

5.02

License

commercial

Website

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

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

07/02/2004 🔍
07/12/2004 +10 days 🔍
08/06/2004 +25 days 🔍
08/06/2004 +0 days 🔍
12/18/2014 +3786 days 🔍
07/08/2017 +933 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Researcher: Leandro Meiners
Organization: Cybsec
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2004-0684 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-0684
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-22084
X-Force: 16607 - IBM Edge Server Caching Proxy component denial of service
SecurityFocus: 10651 - IBM Websphere Edge Server Denial Of Service Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 12/18/2014 15:43
Updated: 07/08/2017 14:09
Changes: 12/18/2014 15:43 (46), 07/08/2017 14:09 (10)
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