IBM HTTP Server up to 8.5.5 memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in IBM HTTP Server 6.1/7.0/8.0/8.5/8.5.5. The impacted element is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2015-4947. There is not any exploit available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

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A vulnerability has been found in IBM HTTP Server 6.1/7.0/8.0/8.5/8.5.5 (Web Server) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was released 08/09/2015 as swg21965419 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at www-304.ibm.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2015-4947 since 06/24/2015. The attack can be initiated remotely. The requirement for exploitation is a single authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 86018 (IBM HTTP Server 6.1 <= 6.1.0.47 (FP47) / 7.0 < 7.0.0.39 (FP39) / 8.0 < 8.0.0.12 (FP12) / 8.5 < 8.5.5.7 (FP7) 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 370342 (IBM WebSphere Application Server Buffer overflow IBM HTTP Server Vulnerability (swg21965419)).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (86018), SecurityFocus (BID 76658†), SecurityTracker (ID 1033512†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-52549†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 86018
Nessus Name: IBM HTTP Server 6.1 <= 6.1.0.47 (FP47) / 7.0 < 7.0.0.39 (FP39) / 8.0 < 8.0.0.12 (FP12) / 8.5 < 8.5.5.7 (FP7) Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: swg21965419
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2015-4947 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-4947
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-77656
SecurityFocus: 76658 - IBM HTTP Server CVE-2015-4947 Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1033512
Vulnerability Center: 52549 - IBM HTTP Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability due to Stack Buffer Overflow - CVE-2015-4947, High

Entryinfo

Created: 09/10/2015 13:12
Updated: 11/24/2024 04:40
Changes: 09/10/2015 13:12 (59), 12/09/2017 12:06 (10), 06/14/2022 20:28 (3), 06/14/2022 20:35 (1), 11/24/2024 04:40 (16)
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