Sun Java System Access Manager unspecified security bypass

sun-jsam-unspecified-security-bypass (43004) The risk level is classified as MediumMedium Risk

Description:

An unspecified vulnerability in Sun Java System Access Manager could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to system resources. Under certain configurations, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain administrative privileges without authentication for the vulnerable system.

Platforms Affected:

  • Sun, Java System Access Manager 7.1

Remedy:

Refer to Sun Alert ID: 238416 for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information. See References.

Consequences:

Bypass Security

References:

  • Sun Alert ID: 238416, A Vulnerability in Access Manager 7.1 may Allow Unauthorized Access to Resources at http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-238416-1.
  • BID-29676: Sun Java System Access Manager Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
  • CVE-2008-2705: Unspecified vulnerability in Sun Java System Access Manager (AM) 7.1, when used with certain versions and configurations of Sun Directory Server Enterprise Edition (DSEE), allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via unspecified vectors.
  • SA30652: Sun Java Access Manager Unspecified Security Bypass
  • SECTRACK ID: 1020273: Sun Java System Access Manager Grants Administrator Access to Remote Users
  • VUPEN/ADV-2008-1806: Sun Java System Access Manager Unauthorized Access Vulnerability

Reported:

Jun 11, 2008

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