IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0 Request stack-based overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in IBM WebSphere Application Server and WebSphere Application Server Liberty 9.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Request Handler. The manipulation results in stack-based overflow. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2025-36097. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in IBM WebSphere Application Server and WebSphere Application Server Liberty 9.0. Affected is an unknown part of the component Request Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a stack-based overflow vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-121. A stack-based buffer overflow condition is a condition where the buffer being overwritten is allocated on the stack (i.e., is a local variable or, rarely, a parameter to a function). This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0 and WebSphere Application Server Liberty 17.0.0.3 through 25.0.0.7 are vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by a stack-based overflow. An attacker can send a specially crafted request that cause the server to consume excessive memory resources.

The advisory is shared for download at ibm.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-36097 since 04/15/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 12/22/2025).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 242285 (IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.x < 9.0.5.25 / Liberty 17.0.0.3 < 25.0.0.8 DoS (7239856)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (242285), EUVD (EUVD-2025-21735) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-1582). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • IBM SPSS
  • HCL Commerce
  • IBM Rational ClearCase
  • IBM Business Automation Workflow
  • IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager
  • IBM TXSeries
  • IBM WebSphere Application Server
  • IBM Rational ClearQuest
  • IBM DevOps Code ClearCase
  • IBM Spectrum Protect
  • IBM Security Verify Access
  • HCL AppScan Enterprise

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

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Class: Stack-based overflow
CWE: CWE-121 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 242285
Nessus Name: IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.x < 9.0.5.25 / Liberty 17.0.0.3 < 25.0.0.8 DoS (7239856)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

04/15/2025 CVE reserved
07/16/2025 +92 days Advisory disclosed
07/16/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
12/22/2025 +159 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-36097 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-36097
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-316704
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CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-1582 - IBM WebSphere Application Server: Schwachstelle erm&ouml;glicht Denial of Service

Entryinfo

Created: 07/16/2025 20:04
Updated: 12/22/2025 22:26
Changes: 07/16/2025 20:04 (64), 07/16/2025 21:19 (1), 07/18/2025 11:19 (2), 08/05/2025 15:04 (7), 08/12/2025 03:55 (1), 12/22/2025 22:26 (1)
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