IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 5.1.1.13 Utility Classes Local Privilege Escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 5.1.1.13. Affected is an unknown function of the component Utility Classes. The manipulation results in Local Privilege Escalation. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2006-6636. No exploit is available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 5.1.1.13 (Application Server Software). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is some unknown functionality of the component Utility Classes. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a local privilege escalation vulnerability. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Unspecified vulnerability in the Utility Classes for IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) before 5.1.1.13 and 6.x before 6.0.2.17 has unknown impact and attack vectors.

The weakness was published 12/15/2006 with IBM (Website). The advisory is shared for download at www-1.ibm.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2006-6636 since 12/19/2006. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 45415 (IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.0 < 6.0.2.17 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Web Servers and running in the context r. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 87059 (IBM WebSphere Application Server Utility Classes Unspecified Vulnerability (PK29725)).

Upgrading to version 5.1.1.13) 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 patching the affected component. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (30903), Tenable (45415), SecurityFocus (BID 21636†), OSVDB (40809†) and Secunia (SA23414†). Similar entries are available at VDB-2763, VDB-2764, VDB-37964 and VDB-43310. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Local Privilege Escalation
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 45415
Nessus Name: IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.0 < 6.0.2.17 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Upgrade: WebSphere Application Server 5.1.1.13)
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-2006-6636 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-6636
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-2760
X-Force: 30903 - IBM WebSphere Application Server Utility Classes unspecified, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 21636 - IBM WebSphere Application Server Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 23414 - IBM WebSphere Application Server Multiple Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 40809 - IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) Utility Classes Unspecified Security Issue
Vupen: ADV-2006-5050

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Entryinfo

Created: 12/20/2006 10:02
Updated: 06/14/2025 23:03
Changes: 12/20/2006 10:02 (84), 04/26/2019 22:33 (1), 06/14/2025 23:03 (18)
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