IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.0.x/6.1.x serveServletsByClassnameEnabled

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.0.x/6.1.x and classified as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component serveServletsByClassnameEnabled. Such manipulation leads to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2008-0389. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.0.x/6.1.x (Application Server Software) and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown code of the component serveServletsByClassnameEnabled. Impacted is integrity. CVE summarizes:

Unspecified vulnerability in the serveServletsByClassnameEnabled feature in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.0 through 6.0.2.25, 6.1 through 6.1.0.14, and 5.1.1.x before 5.1.1.18 has unknown impact and attack vectors.

The bug was discovered 01/17/2008. The weakness was published 01/21/2008 by vlet with IBM (Website). The advisory is shared for download at www-1.ibm.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2008-0389 since 01/22/2008. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 87040 (IBM WebSphere Application Server serveServletsByClassnameEnabled Unspecified (PK52059)).

Upgrading to version 6.1.0.15) 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 (39808), SecurityFocus (BID 27371†), OSVDB (40515†), Secunia (SA29687†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1019894†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Physical: No
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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: WebSphere Application Server 6.1.0.15)
Patch: www-1.ibm.com

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: www-1.ibm.com
Researcher: vlet
Organization: IBM
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2008-0389 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-0389
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-3560
X-Force: 39808 - IBM WebSphere Application Server serveServletsByClassnameEnabled unspecified, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 27371 - IBM WebSphere Application Server serveServletsByClassnameEnabled Info Disclosure Vulnerability
Secunia: 29687
OSVDB: 40515 - IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) serveServletsByClassnameEnabled Unspecified Issue
SecurityTracker: 1019894
Vulnerability Center: 17428 - IBM WebSphere Application Server ServeServletsByClassnameEnabled Unspecified Vulnerability, Critical
Vupen: ADV-2008-1133

Entryinfo

Created: 02/01/2008 13:51
Updated: 06/01/2025 16:10
Changes: 02/01/2008 13:51 (84), 08/04/2019 08:58 (1), 06/01/2025 16:10 (18)
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