CVE-2009-1172: Input Validation

Published Mar 31, 2009
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Updated

The JAX-RPC WS-Security runtime in the Web Services Security component in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.1 before 6.1.0.23 and 7.0 before 7.0.0.3, when APAR PK41002 is installed, does not properly validate UsernameToken objects, which has unknown impact and attack vectors.

Affected Software

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

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.0.23
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.0.0.3

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
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-1172?

CVE-2009-1172 has an unknown severity level due to the lack of specific details on its impact.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-1172?

To fix CVE-2009-1172, upgrade your IBM WebSphere Application Server to version 6.1.0.23 or higher, or to version 7.0.0.3 or higher.

3

Which versions of IBM WebSphere Application Server are affected by CVE-2009-1172?

CVE-2009-1172 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 component of IBM WebSphere Application Server does CVE-2009-1172 involve?

CVE-2009-1172 involves the JAX-RPC WS-Security runtime within the Web Services Security component.

5

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2009-1172?

As of the details provided, the specific attack vectors and exploit details for CVE-2009-1172 remain unknown.

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