VDB-4529 · SA47473 · OSVDB 78214

IBM WebSphere Application Server prior v3.0.0.0 Tomcat Container denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM WebSphere Application Server. It has been rated as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the component Tomcat Container. The manipulation leads to denial of service. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in IBM WebSphere Application Server (Application Server Software). This issue affects an unknown function of the component Tomcat Container. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. Impacted is availability.

The weakness was shared 01/09/2012. The attack may be initiated remotely. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $5k-$25k. By approaching the search of allinurl:wps/portal/ login it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

Upgrading to version v3.0.0.0 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at OSVDB (78214†) and Secunia (SA47473†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.2

VulDB Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Temp Score: 6.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: WebSphere Application Server v3.0.0.0

Timelineinfo

01/09/2012 🔍
01/09/2012 +0 days 🔍
01/10/2012 +1 days 🔍
01/11/2012 +0 days 🔍
01/21/2012 +10 days 🔍
08/29/2017 +2047 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Status: Not defined

GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-4529
Secunia: 47473 - IBM WebSphere Application Server Community Edition Tomcat Container Denial of Service, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 78214

Entryinfo

Created: 01/21/2012 01:00
Updated: 08/29/2017 08:51
Changes: 01/21/2012 01:00 (39), 08/29/2017 08:51 (6)
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Cache ID: 216:876:103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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