IBM WebSphere Application Server Wsadmin information disclosure
| websphere-wsadmin-information-disclosure (45123) |  Low Risk |
Description:
The WebSphere Application Server System Management/Repository component could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by an error in Wsadmin where certain previously encrypted properties become unencrypted. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability using unspecified attack vectors to obtain sensitive information.
Platforms Affected:
- IBM, WebSphere Application Server 5.1.1
- IBM, WebSphere Application Server 6.0.2
- IBM, WebSphere Application Server 6.1
Remedy:
For WebSphere Application Server 6.1:
Apply Fix Pack 19 (6.1.0.19) or APAR PK61941. See References.
For WebSphere Application Server 6.0.2:
Apply Fix Pack 29 (6.1.0.29) or APAR PK61941. See References.
For WebSphere Application Server 5.1.1:
Apply Fix Pack 19 (5.1.5.19) or APAR PK61941. See References.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
References:
- IBM Support & downloads, Fix list for IBM WebSphere Application Server version 6.1 at http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27007951.
- IBM Support & downloads, Fix list for WebSphere Application Server Version 5.1.1 at http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27006879.
- IBM Support & downloads, Fix list for WebSphere Application Server Version 6.0.2 at http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27006876.
- CVE-2008-3236: Unspecified vulnerability in Wsadmin in the System Management/Repository component in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 5.1 before 5.1.1.19 allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via vectors related to previously encrypted properties that are not encrypted.
- SA31149: IBM WebSphere Application Server Unspecified Vulnerability
- SA31892: WebSphere Application Server Unspecified Vulnerability
- VUPEN/ADV-2008-2140: IBM WebSphere Application Server Security Exposure Vulnerabilities
- VUPEN/ADV-2008-2566: IBM WebSphere Application Server Security Exposure Vulnerabilities
Reported:
Sep 15, 2008
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