IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 6.0.2.12 ThreadIdentitySupport information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 6.0.2.12. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component ThreadIdentitySupport. Performing a manipulation results in information disclosure. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2006-4222. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 6.0.2.12 (Application Server Software). It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the component ThreadIdentitySupport. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in IBM WebSphere Application Server before 6.0.2.13 have unspecified vectors and impact, including (1) an "authority problem" in ThreadIdentitySupport as identified by PK25199, and "Potential security exposure" issues as identified by (2) PK22747, (3) PK24334, (4) PK25740, and (5) PK26123.

The bug was discovered 08/14/2006. The weakness was disclosed 08/18/2006 (Website). The advisory is shared at www-1.ibm.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2006-4222 since 08/18/2006. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1592 for this issue.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 4 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 87067 (IBM WebSphere Application Server ThreadIdentitySupport Unspecified Vulnerabilities (PK25199,PK22747,PK24334,PK25740,PK26123)).

Upgrading to version 6.0.2.13 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (28607), OSVDB (27888†), Secunia (SA21487†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-14701†). The entries VDB-2606 and VDB-2605 are pretty similar. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: WebSphere Application Server 6.0.2.13

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: www-1.ibm.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2006-4222 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-4222
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-31857
X-Force: 28607
Secunia: 21487 - IBM WebSphere Application Server Multiple Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 27888 - IBM WebSphere Application Server ThreadIdentitySupport unspecified vulnerabilities
Vulnerability Center: 14701 - IBM WebSphere Application Server <6.0.2.13 Multiple Unspecified Vulnerabilities, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2006-3281

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 15:51
Updated: 06/18/2025 17:12
Changes: 03/12/2015 15:51 (63), 07/17/2019 07:37 (3), 06/18/2025 17:12 (20)
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