VDB-9243 · CVE-2013-2972 · XFDB 83868

IBM WebSphere Cast Iron 6.0.0/6.1/6.3 Appliance Offering access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in IBM WebSphere Cast Iron 6.0.0/6.1/6.3 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Appliance Offering Handler. Performing a manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability was named CVE-2013-2972. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in IBM WebSphere Cast Iron 6.0.0/6.1/6.3 (Application Server Software). This affects an unknown part of the component Appliance Offering Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

IBM WebSphere Cast Iron 6.3 allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via unspecified vectors. IBM X-Force ID: 83868.

The weakness was presented 05/29/2013 as Security Vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Cast Iron as confirmed advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at www-304.ibm.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2013-2972 since 04/12/2013. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 6.1.0.15 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 (83868) and OSVDB (94422†). Further details are available at www-304.ibm.com. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Application Server Software

Vendor

Name

WebSphere Cast Iron

Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.ibm.com/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.0

VulDB Base Score: 7.5
VulDB Temp Score: 6.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Unproven

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: WebSphere Cast Iron 6.1.0.15

Timelineinfo

04/12/2013 🔍
05/29/2013 +47 days 🔍
05/29/2013 +0 days 🔍
06/24/2013 +26 days 🔍
07/11/2018 +1842 days 🔍
03/23/2019 +255 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: Security Vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Cast Iron
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2013-2972 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-2972
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-9243
X-Force: 83868 - IBM WebSphere Cast Iron unauthorized access, High Risk
OSVDB: 94422

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/24/2013 11:06
Updated: 03/23/2019 21:26
Changes: 06/24/2013 11:06 (61), 03/23/2019 21:26 (9)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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