IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 6.1.0.10 Encryption Algorithm cryptographic issue

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 6.1.0.10. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Encryption Algorithm. This manipulation causes cryptographic issue. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2011-1209. There is no available exploit. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 6.1.0.10 (Application Server Software) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the component Encryption Algorithm. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cryptographic issue vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-310. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.1 before 6.1.0.39 and 7.0 before 7.0.0.17 uses a weak WS-Security XML encryption algorithm, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain plaintext data from a (1) JAX-RPC or (2) JAX-WS Web Services request via unspecified vectors related to a "decryption attack."

The weakness was presented 05/04/2011 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at www-01.ibm.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2011-1209. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1600 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 55649 (IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1 < 6.1.0.39 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Web Servers.

Upgrading to version 6.1.0.11 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (67115), Tenable (55649), SecurityFocus (BID 47122†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-31429†). See VDB-57967 and VDB-57071 for similar entries. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Cryptographic issue
CWE: CWE-310
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Nessus ID: 55649
Nessus Name: IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1 < 6.1.0.39 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 801888
OpenVAS Name: IBM WebSphere Application Server WS-Security XML Encryption Weakness Vulnerability
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: WebSphere Application Server 6.1.0.11

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03/03/2011 🔍
03/31/2011 +28 days 🔍
04/15/2011 +15 days 🔍
05/04/2011 +19 days 🔍
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05/15/2011 +11 days 🔍
07/22/2011 +68 days 🔍
03/23/2015 +1340 days 🔍
11/05/2021 +2419 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: www-01.ibm.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2011-1209 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-1209
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-57343
X-Force: 67115
SecurityFocus: 47122 - IBM WebSphere Application Server for z/OS Local Unauthorized Access Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 31429 - IBM WebSphere Application Server Remote Information Disclosure Vulnerability, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 11/05/2021 23:44
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (61), 03/22/2017 09:50 (8), 11/05/2021 23:34 (4), 11/05/2021 23:44 (1)
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