ibm WebSphere Application Server up to 6.1.0.10 mod_ibm_ssl access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in ibm WebSphere Application Server up to 6.1.0.10. This affects an unknown function of the component mod_ibm_ssl. Performing a manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2009-0436. There is not any exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in ibm WebSphere Application Server up to 6.1.0.10 (Application Server Software). This affects some unknown functionality of the component mod_ibm_ssl. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-264. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The (1) mod_ibm_ssl and (2) mod_cgid modules in IBM HTTP Server 6.0.x before 6.0.2.31 and 6.1.x before 6.1.0.19, as used in WebSphere Application Server (WAS), set incorrect permissions for AF_UNIX sockets, which has unknown impact and local attack vectors.

The bug was discovered 02/06/2009. The weakness was released 02/10/2009 (Website). The advisory is shared at www-01.ibm.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2009-0436 since 02/05/2009. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. 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 T1068 for this issue.

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 $25k-$100k. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 87024 (IBM WebSphere Application Server HTTP AF_UNIX Sockets Incorrect Permissions (PK66154)).

Upgrading to version 6.1.0.11 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (48526), SecurityFocus (BID 33700†), OSVDB (56186†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-20805†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-46463, VDB-46460, VDB-46459 and VDB-46458. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: WebSphere Application Server 6.1.0.11

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02/05/2009 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: www-01.ibm.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2009-0436 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-0436
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-46461
X-Force: 48526
SecurityFocus: 33700 - IBM WebSphere Application Server Multiple Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: 56186 - IBM WebSphere Application Server HTTP AF_UNIX sockets incorrect permissions
Vulnerability Center: 20805 - IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1 and 6.0.2 HTTP Server component Unspecified Vulnerability, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 16:11
Updated: 05/15/2025 16:38
Changes: 03/17/2015 16:11 (63), 08/26/2019 20:31 (3), 05/15/2025 16:38 (20)
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