IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 7.0.0.14 denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 7.0.0.14. It has been rated as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function. This manipulation causes denial of service. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2014-0859. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 7.0.0.14 (Application Server Software). It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

The web-server plugin in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 7.x before 7.0.0.33, 8.x before 8.0.0.9, and 8.5.x before 8.5.5.2, when POST retries are enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via unspecified vectors.

The weakness was shared 05/01/2014 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at www-01.ibm.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2014-0859 since 01/06/2014. The exploitation appears to be easy. 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 vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 76967 (IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0 < Fix Pack 33 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 124155 (IBM WebSphere Application Server Multiple Vulnerabilities (swg21676092, swg21669554)).

Upgrading to version 7.0.0.15 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (90879), Tenable (76967), SecurityFocus (BID 67335†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-44405†). The entries VDB-11966, VDB-11967, VDB-65807 and VDB-69560 are related to this item. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Nessus ID: 76967
Nessus Name: IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0 < Fix Pack 33 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: WebSphere Application Server 7.0.0.15

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Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: www-01.ibm.com
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CVE: CVE-2014-0859 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-0859
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-69559

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X-Force: 90879
SecurityFocus: 67335 - IBM WebSphere Application Server CVE-2014-0859 Denial of Service Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 44405 - IBM WebSphere Application Server Remote DoS via Unspecified Vectors, Medium

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Created: 03/25/2015 16:45
Updated: 03/15/2022 21:08
Changes: 03/25/2015 16:45 (64), 05/27/2017 10:44 (6), 03/15/2022 21:08 (3)
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