IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 6.1.0.10 Web Services Security input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 6.1.0.10. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Web Services Security. Executing a manipulation can lead to input validation. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2009-1172. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

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A vulnerability has been found in IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 6.1.0.10 (Application Server Software) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Web Services Security. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The JAX-RPC WS-Security runtime in the Web Services Security component in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.1 before 6.1.0.23 and 7.0 before 7.0.0.3, when APAR PK41002 is installed, does not properly validate UsernameToken objects, which has unknown impact and attack vectors.

The bug was discovered 03/26/2009. The weakness was released 03/31/2009 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at www-01.ibm.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2009-1172 since 03/30/2009. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 36161 (IBM WebSphere Application Server < 6.1.0.23 Multiple Flaws), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Web Servers and running in the context r. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 87021 (IBM WebSphere Application Server JAX-RPC WS-Security UsernameToken security bypass (PK75992)).

Upgrading to version 6.1.0.11 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (49532), Tenable (36161), SecurityFocus (BID 34502†), OSVDB (53251†) and Secunia (SA34131†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-4551, VDB-4550, VDB-46586 and VDB-46581. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Nessus ID: 36161
Nessus Name: IBM WebSphere Application Server < 6.1.0.23 Multiple Flaws
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: WebSphere Application Server 6.1.0.11

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: www-01.ibm.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2009-1172 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-1172
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-47416
X-Force: 49532
SecurityFocus: 34502 - IBM WebSphere Application Server 'UsernameToken' Unspecified Security Vulnerability
Secunia: 34131
OSVDB: 53251 - IBM WebSphere Application Server JAX-RPC WS-Security UsernameToken security bypass
Vulnerability Center: 21544 - IBM WebSphere Application Server JAX-RPC WS-Security Runtime Unspecified Vulnerability, Critical

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 23:38
Updated: 04/19/2025 22:51
Changes: 03/17/2015 23:38 (71), 09/01/2019 12:52 (4), 04/19/2025 22:51 (20)
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