IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 6.1.0.3 on z/OS handleservantnotification numeric error

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 6.1.0.3 on z/OS. The affected element is an unknown function of the component handleservantnotification. This manipulation causes numeric error. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2006-3747. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 6.1.0.3 on z/OS (Application Server Software). Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the component handleservantnotification. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a numeric error vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-189. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Off-by-one error in the ldap scheme handling in the Rewrite module (mod_rewrite) in Apache 1.3 from 1.3.28, 2.0.46 and other versions before 2.0.59, and 2.2, when RewriteEngine is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted URLs that are not properly handled using certain rewrite rules.

The bug was discovered 07/28/2006. The weakness was released 11/20/2006 by Mark Dowd (McAfee) with IBM (Website). The advisory is shared at www-1.ibm.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2006-3747 since 07/20/2006. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

After even before and not, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is possible to download the exploit at saintcorporation.com. It is declared as highly functional. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $25k-$100k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 22152 (Slackware 10.0 / 10.1 / 10.2 / 8.1 / 9.0 / 9.1 / current : Apache httpd (SSA:2006-209-01)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Slackware Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 86846 (HP System Management Homepage Code Execution and Denial of Service).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at ibm.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability. Attack attempts may be identified with Snort ID 11679. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 4613.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (28063), Exploit-DB (2237), Tenable (22152), SecurityFocus (BID 19204†) and OSVDB (27588†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-2414, VDB-2699, VDB-2700 and VDB-3136. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Numeric error
CWE: CWE-189
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Access: Public
Status: Highly functional
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Nessus ID: 22152
Nessus Name: Slackware 10.0 / 10.1 / 10.2 / 8.1 / 9.0 / 9.1 / current : Apache httpd (SSA:2006-209-01)
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OpenVAS ID: 57201
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 1131-1 (apache)
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Saint ID: exploit_info/apache_rewrite_ldap
Saint Name: Apache mod_rewrite LDAP URL buffer overflow

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MetaSploit ID: apache_mod_rewrite_ldap.rb
MetaSploit Name: Apache Module mod_rewrite LDAP Protocol Buffer Overflow
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: ibm.com

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: www-1.ibm.com
Researcher: Mark Dowd (McAfee)
Organization: IBM
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2006-3747 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-3747
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-2701
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X-Force: 28063
SecurityFocus: 19204 - Apache Mod_Rewrite Off-By-One Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 23028 - IBM WebSphere Application Server Multiple Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 27588 - Apache HTTP Server mod_rewrite LDAP Protocol URL Handling Overflow
SecurityTracker: 1016601
Vulnerability Center: 12382 - Apache HTTP Server Remote DoS and Possibly Code Execution Due to an Off-By-One Error, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2006-3017

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 11/21/2006 14:14
Updated: 01/13/2025 04:28
Changes: 11/21/2006 14:14 (117), 06/23/2019 16:48 (3), 06/24/2024 02:27 (16), 01/13/2025 04:28 (1)
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