VDB-2449 · CVE-2006-4136 · BID 19463

IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 6.1.0.1 Log File access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 6.1.0.1. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Log File Handler. This manipulation causes access control. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2006-4136. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 6.1.0.1 (Application Server Software). Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the component Log File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-264. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in IBM WebSphere Application Server before 6.1.0.1 have unspecified impact and attack vectors involving (1) "SOAP requests and responses", (2) mbean, (3) ThreadIdentitySupport, and possibly others.

The weakness was shared 08/10/2006 with IBM (Website). The advisory is shared at www-1.ibm.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2006-4136 since 08/14/2006. Access to the local network is required for this attack to succeed. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 87070 (IBM WebSphere Application Server Multiple Unspecified Vulnerabilities (PK26498,PK24334,PK25199)).

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 19463†) and Secunia (SA21440†). The entries VDB-2448, VDB-2447, VDB-2450 and VDB-2446 are related to this item. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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

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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-2006-4136 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-4136
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-2449
SecurityFocus: 19463
Secunia: 21440 - IBM WebSphere Application Server Multiple Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
Vupen: ADV-2006-3262

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Entryinfo

Created: 08/14/2006 12:18
Updated: 06/18/2025 18:03
Changes: 08/14/2006 12:18 (61), 04/22/2018 12:54 (7), 06/18/2025 18:03 (20)
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Cache ID: 216:386:103

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

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