IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 6.1.0.11 cryptographic issue

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 6.1.0.11. This vulnerability affects unknown code. Performing a manipulation results in cryptographic issue. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2012-2162. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 6.1.0.11 (Application Server Software). It has been classified as critical. This affects some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cryptographic issue vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-310. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The Web Server Plug-in in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 8.0 and earlier uses unencrypted HTTP communication after expiration of the plugin-key.kdb password, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network, or spoof arbitrary servers via a man-in-the-middle attack.

The weakness was disclosed 05/01/2012 (Website). The advisory is shared at xforce.iss.net. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2012-2162 since 04/04/2012. 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 $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 01/02/2025). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1600 for this issue.

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 87094 (IBM WebSphere Application Server plugin-key.kdb Spoofing).

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 (74900), SecurityFocus (BID 78245†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-34991†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Cryptographic issue
CWE: CWE-310
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OpenVAS ID: 802851
OpenVAS Name: IBM WebSphere Application Server plugin-key.kdb Information Disclosure Vulnerability
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04/04/2012 🔍
05/01/2012 +27 days 🔍
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03/23/2015 +1050 days 🔍
01/02/2025 +3573 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: xforce.iss.net
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2012-2162 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-2162
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-60657
X-Force: 74900
SecurityFocus: 78245
Vulnerability Center: 34991 - IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.0 and Earlier Web Server Plugin Remote Information Disclosure, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 01/02/2025 10:59
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (49), 04/11/2017 11:13 (10), 01/02/2025 10:59 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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