IBM Websphere Application Server Default Messaging Component denial of service

websphere-messaging-dos (34903) The risk level is classified as LowLow Risk

Description:

The IBM Websphere Application Server is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by an unspecified error in the Default Messaging Component. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause specific threads to hang.

Platforms Affected:

  • IBM, WebSphere Application Server 6.1.0.0
  • IBM, WebSphere Application Server 6.1.0.1
  • IBM, WebSphere Application Server 6.1.0.2
  • IBM, WebSphere Application Server 6.1.0.3
  • IBM, WebSphere Application Server 6.1.0.4
  • IBM, WebSphere Application Server 6.1.0.5
  • IBM, WebSphere Application Server 6.1.0.6
  • IBM, WebSphere Application Server 6.1.0.7

Remedy:

Upgrade to the latest version of IBM WebSphere Application Server (Fix Pack 9 (6.1.0.9) or later), available from the IBM Support & downloads Web site. See References.

Consequences:

Denial of Service

References:

  • IBM Support Web site, Fix list for IBM WebSphere Application Server version 6.1 at http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27007951.
  • BID-24505: IBM WebSphere Application Server Unspecified Vulnerabilities
  • CVE-2007-3262: Unspecified vulnerability in the Default Messaging Component in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.1.0.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service related to a thread hang, and possibly related to a TCP issue
  • FrSIRT/ADV-2007-2234: IBM WebSphere Application Server Security Bypass and Information Disclosure Issues
  • SA25704: IBM WebSphere Application Server Multiple Vulnerabilities

Reported:

Jun 15, 2007

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