IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 8.0 Snoop Servlet Request access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 8.0. This impacts an unknown function of the component Snoop Servlet. Executing a manipulation as part of Request can lead to access control. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2012-2170. Additionally, an exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 8.0 (Application Server Software) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the component Snoop Servlet. The manipulation as part of a Request leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-264. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

The Application Snoop Servlet in IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0 before 7.0.0.23 does not properly restrict access, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive client and request information via a direct request.

The weakness was released 05/29/2012 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at www-304.ibm.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2012-2170 since 04/04/2012. The attack can be initiated remotely. A single authentication is required for exploitation. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

It is declared as highly functional. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 62394 (IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1 < Fix Pack 45 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Web Servers. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 87111 (IBM WebSphere Application Server Information Disclosure Vulnerability (PM56183)).

Upgrading to version 6.1.0.45, 7.0.0.23 or 8.0.0.4 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 X-Force (75234), Tenable (62394), SecurityFocus (BID 53755†), OSVDB (82477†) and Secunia (SA49352†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-5915, VDB-6545, VDB-6547 and VDB-6548. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Status: Highly functional

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Nessus ID: 62394
Nessus Name: IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1 < Fix Pack 45 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: WebSphere Application Server 6.1.0.45/7.0.0.23/8.0.0.4

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: www-304.ibm.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-2170 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-2170
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-5476
X-Force: 75234 - IBM WebSphere Application Server snoop servlet information disclosure, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 53755 - IBM WebSphere Application Snoop Servlets Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Secunia: 49352 - IBM WebSphere Application Server Information Disclosure Vulnerability, Less Critical
OSVDB: 82477
Vulnerability Center: 35247 - IBM WebSphere Application Server Information Disclosure via a Snoop Servlets Direct Request, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/05/2012 14:27
Updated: 04/22/2025 21:54
Changes: 06/05/2012 14:27 (71), 04/13/2017 12:59 (9), 03/25/2021 09:10 (3), 01/02/2025 10:59 (16), 04/22/2025 21:54 (2)
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