7.2
CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2009-0436

First published: Tue Feb 10 2009(Updated: )

The (1) mod_ibm_ssl and (2) mod_cgid modules in IBM HTTP Server 6.0.x before 6.0.2.31 and 6.1.x before 6.1.0.19, as used in WebSphere Application Server (WAS), set incorrect permissions for AF_UNIX sockets, which has unknown impact and local attack vectors.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.2.1
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.2.5
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.0.3
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.2
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.1.15
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.4
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.1.3
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.2.13
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.11
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.2.9
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.1.11
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.2.28
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.14
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.2.11
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.2.6
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.2.2
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.2
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.2.24
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.1.9
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.1.17
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.2.15
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.2.4
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.2.17
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.9
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.1.2
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.0.1
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.2.30
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.1
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.2.29
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.2.23
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.13
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.1
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.2.7
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.0.2
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.7
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.2.27
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.3
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.17
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.13
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.16
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.6
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.2.22
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.1.5
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.10
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.1.7
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.8
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.15
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.2.3
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.18
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.2.19
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.1.1
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.2.25
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.5
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.0.1.13
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.12

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-0436?

    CVE-2009-0436 is categorized with unknown severity due to its unspecified impact and potential local attack vectors.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-0436?

    To mitigate CVE-2009-0436, update your IBM HTTP Server to versions 6.0.2.31 or later for 6.0.x, and 6.1.0.19 or later for 6.1.x.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2009-0436?

    CVE-2009-0436 affects IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 6.0.x prior to 6.0.2.31 and 6.1.x prior to 6.1.0.19.

  • What are the specific modules involved in CVE-2009-0436?

    CVE-2009-0436 involves vulnerabilities in the mod_ibm_ssl and mod_cgid modules of the IBM HTTP Server.

  • Is it safe to use IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.0.x and 6.1.x without addressing CVE-2009-0436?

    Using affected versions of IBM WebSphere Application Server without addressing CVE-2009-0436 presents potential security risks due to incorrect permissions for AF_UNIX sockets.

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