IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 5.0.2.7 input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 5.0.2.7. The impacted element is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2008-4283. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical has been found in IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 5.0.2.7 (Application Server Software). This affects an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

CRLF injection vulnerability in the WebContainer component in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 5.1.1.19 and earlier 5.1.x versions allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTTP headers and conduct HTTP response splitting attacks via unspecified vectors.

The bug was discovered 01/29/2009. The weakness was shared 02/10/2009 (Website). The advisory is shared at www-1.ibm.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2008-4283 since 09/26/2008. 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. The price for an exploit might be around USD at the moment (estimation calculated on 05/25/2025).

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 12 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 87026 (IBM WebSphere Application Server WebContainer HTTP Response Splitting (PK69929)).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (47199), SecurityFocus (BID 33700†), OSVDB (53979†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-20809†). The entries VDB-46463, VDB-46461, VDB-46460 and VDB-46459 are related to this item. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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09/26/2008 🔍
01/29/2009 +125 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: www-1.ibm.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2008-4283 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-4283
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-46449
X-Force: 47199
SecurityFocus: 33700 - IBM WebSphere Application Server Multiple Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: 53979 - CVE-2008-4283 - IBM - WebSphere Application Server - CRLF Injection Issue
Vulnerability Center: 20809 - IBM WebSphere Application Server 5.1.0 - 5.1.1 HTTP Response Splitting Vulnerability, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 16:11
Updated: 05/25/2025 22:48
Changes: 03/17/2015 16:11 (59), 08/26/2019 20:52 (3), 05/25/2025 22:48 (18)
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