VDB-2209 · 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 User Information addNode.log

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported 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 impacts an unknown function of the file addNode.log of the component User Information Handler. This manipulation causes an unknown weakness. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2006-2429. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability 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 (Application Server Software) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code of the file addNode.log of the component User Information Handler. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, and integrity. The summary by CVE is:

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 shared 05/09/2006 with IBM (Website). The advisory is shared at archives.neohapsis.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2006-2429 since 05/17/2006. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. By approaching the search of inurl:addNode.log it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 87076 (IBM WebSphere HTTP Request Handlers Information Disclosure (PK12319)).

Upgrading 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†). The entries VDB-2212, VDB-2213, VDB-2214 and VDB-2208 are related to this item. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: www-1.ibm.com

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05/09/2006 🔍
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05/17/2006 +7 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

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-100-2209
Secunia: 20032 - IBM Websphere Application Server Multiple Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 25373
Vupen: ADV-2006-1736

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Entryinfo

Created: 05/10/2006 14:50
Updated: 06/22/2025 01:33
Changes: 05/10/2006 14:50 (55), 12/02/2015 10:37 (4), 03/12/2021 19:02 (8), 06/22/2025 01:33 (18)
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Cache ID: 216:0BF:103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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