CVE-2009-1901: Critical severity IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services vulnerability

Published Jun 3, 2009
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Updated

The Security component in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.0.2 before 6.0.2.35 permits "non-standard http methods," which has unknown impact and remote attack vectors.

Affected Software

33 affected components
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.10
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.1
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.5
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.20
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.13
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.9
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.28
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.11
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.6
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.2
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services<=6.0.2.33
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.24
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.21
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.15
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.4
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.32
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.17
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.30
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.29
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.23
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.18
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.16
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.7
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.27
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.12
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.22
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.3
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.19
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.25
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.8
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.14
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.31

Event History

Jun 3, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:33 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-1901?

CVE-2009-1901 has an unknown severity but allows non-standard HTTP methods which can lead to potential remote attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-1901?

To address CVE-2009-1901, upgrade IBM WebSphere Application Server to version 6.0.2.35 or later.

3

What versions of IBM WebSphere Application Server are affected by CVE-2009-1901?

CVE-2009-1901 affects multiple versions of IBM WebSphere Application Server prior to 6.0.2.35.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2009-1901?

The potential impact of CVE-2009-1901 includes unauthorized access through non-standard HTTP methods, which could compromise the application.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2009-1901?

There are no official workarounds for CVE-2009-1901, so upgrading to the fixed version is recommended.

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