CVE-2009-0892: Medium severity IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services vulnerability

Published Mar 31, 2009
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Updated

The administrative console in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.1 before 6.1.0.23 and 7.0 before 7.0.0.3 allows attackers to hijack user sessions in "specific scenarios" related to a forced logout.

Affected Software

27 affected components
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.21
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.22
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.19
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.2
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.4
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.11
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.14
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.20
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.9
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.1
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.7
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.3
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.17
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.13
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.16
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.6
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.10
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.8
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.15
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.18
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.1
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.5
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.12

Event History

Mar 31, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:09 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-0892?

CVE-2009-0892 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for session hijacking under specific scenarios.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-0892?

To address CVE-2009-0892, upgrade your IBM WebSphere Application Server to version 6.1.0.23 or 7.0.0.3 or later.

3

Which versions of IBM WebSphere Application Server are affected by CVE-2009-0892?

CVE-2009-0892 affects IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 6.1 prior to 6.1.0.23 and version 7.0 prior to 7.0.0.3.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2009-0892 enable?

CVE-2009-0892 enables session hijacking attacks, allowing unauthorized users to gain access to the administrative console.

5

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2009-0892?

Exploitation of CVE-2009-0892 can lead to unauthorized access and control of user sessions in the IBM WebSphere Application Server administrative console.

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