IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 8.5.0.1 Local OS Registry access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 8.5.0.1. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Local OS Registry Handler. This manipulation causes access control. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2013-0543. There is not any exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

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A vulnerability was found in IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 8.5.0.1 (Application Server Software). It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the component Local OS Registry Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-264. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.1 before 6.1.0.47, 7.0 before 7.0.0.29, 8.0 before 8.0.0.6, and 8.5 before 8.5.0.2 on Linux, Solaris, and HP-UX, when a Local OS registry is used, does not properly validate user accounts, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via unspecified vectors.

The weakness was released 04/15/2013 as swg1PM75582 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at www-01.ibm.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2013-0543 since 12/16/2012. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 70022 (IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1 < Fix Pack 47 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 123973 (IBM WebSphere Application Server Prior to 6.1.0.47 Multiple Vulnerabilities (swg21647522)).

Upgrading to version 8.5.0.2 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 (82759), Tenable (70022), SecurityFocus (BID 59251†), OSVDB (92713†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-39227†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-6545, VDB-6953, VDB-7457 and VDB-7458. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Nessus ID: 70022
Nessus Name: IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1 < Fix Pack 47 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: WebSphere Application Server 8.5.0.2

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: swg1PM75582
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2013-0543 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-0543
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-8521
X-Force: 82759 - IBM WebSphere Application Server security bypass, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 59251 - IBM WebSphere Application Server CVE-2013-0543 Security Bypass Vulnerability
OSVDB: 92713
Vulnerability Center: 39227 - IBM WebSphere Improper Local OS Users Validation Allows Remote Security Bypass, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/26/2013 10:12
Updated: 05/10/2021 09:22
Changes: 04/26/2013 10:12 (75), 04/27/2017 17:01 (2), 05/10/2021 09:22 (3)
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Committer: olku
Cache ID: 216:43B:103

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