IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1.x Messaging denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1.x. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Messaging Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2007-3262. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

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A vulnerability has been found in IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1.x (Application Server Software) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component Messaging Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

Unspecified vulnerability in the Default Messaging Component in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.1.0.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service related to a thread hang, and possibly related to a "TCP issue," or to MPAlarmThread and a resultant memory leak.

The bug was discovered 06/15/2007. The weakness was released 06/18/2007 with IBM (Website). The advisory is shared for download at www-1.ibm.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2007-3262 since 06/19/2007. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. 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 45420 (IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1 < 6.1.0.7 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 87048 (IBM Websphere Application Server Default Messaging Component Denial of Service (PK40463)).

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. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (34903), Tenable (45420), SecurityFocus (BID 24505†), OSVDB (41614†) and Secunia (SA25704†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-2699, VDB-2701, VDB-2700 and VDB-3072. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Nessus ID: 45420
Nessus Name: IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1 < 6.1.0.7 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: www-1.ibm.com

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: www-1.ibm.com
Organization: IBM
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CVE: CVE-2007-3262 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-3262
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-3136
X-Force: 34903 - IBM Websphere Application Server Default Messaging Component denial of service, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 24505 - IBM WebSphere Application Server Unspecified Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 25704 - IBM WebSphere Application Server Multiple Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 41614 - IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) Default Messaging Component Unspecified Remote DoS
Vulnerability Center: 20465 - IBM WebSphere Application Server 6-6.1.0.7 Default Messaging Component Remote DoS Vulnerability, High
Vupen: ADV-2007-2234

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Created: 07/02/2007 18:22
Updated: 06/08/2025 05:39
Changes: 07/02/2007 18:22 (87), 08/23/2019 16:54 (2), 06/08/2025 05:39 (18)
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