CVE-2003-1290: Medium severity Bea WebLogic Server vulnerability
BEA WebLogic Server and WebLogic Express 6.1, 7.0, and 8.1, with RMI and anonymous admin lookup enabled, allows remote attackers to obtain configuration information by accessing MBeanHome via the Java Naming and Directory Interface (JNDI).
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Configuration
Disable anonymous admin lookup in WebLogic so that anonymous JNDI lookups cannot access MBeanHome, preventing remote attackers from obtaining configuration information.
BEA WebLogic Server / WebLogic Express anonymous admin lookup = disabled - Configuration
Disable RMI (remote method invocation) on the WebLogic server if it is not required; this prevents remote JNDI access paths that can expose MBeanHome. If RMI is required, constrain its use to trusted hosts/networks.
BEA WebLogic Server / WebLogic Express RMI = disabled - Compensating control
Restrict network access to the server's JNDI/RMI service ports (the transports used to reach MBeanHome) to trusted hosts or the management network using firewall rules or ACLs to block untrusted remote access.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2003-1290?
CVE-2003-1290 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access to sensitive configuration information.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1290?
To remediate CVE-2003-1290, disable RMI and anonymous admin lookup features in the affected versions of BEA WebLogic Server.
Which versions of WebLogic are affected by CVE-2003-1290?
CVE-2003-1290 affects BEA WebLogic Server versions 6.1, 7.0, and 8.1 with RMI and anonymous admin lookup enabled.
What can attackers achieve with CVE-2003-1290?
Attackers exploiting CVE-2003-1290 can obtain sensitive configuration information through unauthorized access.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2003-1290?
Yes, Oracle released updates that address CVE-2003-1290, and it is recommended to apply them to mitigate the vulnerability.