VDB-2331 · CVE-2006-3231 · BID 18578

IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 6.0.2.10 Datasource Password Encryption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 6.0.2.10. It has been rated as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the component Datasource Password Encryption. Performing a manipulation results in an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2006-3231. There is not any exploit available. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 6.0.2.10 (Application Server Software). This affects an unknown function of the component Datasource Password Encryption. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, and integrity. The summary by CVE is:

Unspecified vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) before 6.0.2.11, when fileServingEnabled is true, allows remote attackers to obtain JSP source code and other sensitive information via "URIs with special characters."

The weakness was released 06/21/2006 with IBM (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at www-1.ibm.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2006-3231 since 06/26/2006. The attack needs to approached within the local network. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 86741 (IBM Websphere Application Server Prior to 6.0.2.11 Multiple Vulnerabilities).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at www-1.ibm.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at SecurityFocus (BID 18578†), OSVDB (26763†) and Secunia (SA20732†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-2334, VDB-2333, VDB-2332 and VDB-2341. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Application Server Software

Vendor

Name

WebSphere Application Server

Version

License

commercial

Website

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

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

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VulDB Temp Score: 6.4
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CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Patch: www-1.ibm.com

Timelineinfo

06/21/2006 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: www-1.ibm.com
Researcher: http://www.ibm.com
Organization: IBM
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2006-3231 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-3231
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-2331
SecurityFocus: 18578 - IBM Websphere Application Server Prior to 6.0.2.11 Multiple Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 20732 - IBM WebSphere Application Server Multiple Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 26763
Vupen: ADV-2006-2482

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/27/2006 10:38
Updated: 06/21/2025 19:57
Changes: 06/27/2006 10:38 (61), 12/02/2015 10:50 (2), 03/13/2021 08:37 (8), 06/21/2025 19:57 (18)
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