CVE-2009-2087: Low severity IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services vulnerability

Published Aug 13, 2009
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Updated

The Web Services functionality in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.1 before 6.1.0.25 and 7.0 before 7.0.0.5, in certain circumstances involving the ibm-webservicesclient-bind.xmi file and custom password encryption, uses weak password obfuscation, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (deployment failure) via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

31 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=6.1.0.23
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.24
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.1
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.3
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.4

Event History

Aug 13, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-2087?

CVE-2009-2087 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-2087?

To mitigate CVE-2009-2087, upgrade IBM WebSphere Application Server to version 6.1.0.25 or 7.0.0.5 and later.

3

Which versions of IBM WebSphere Application Server are affected by CVE-2009-2087?

CVE-2009-2087 affects IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 6.1 before 6.1.0.25 and 7.0 before 7.0.0.5.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2009-2087 enable?

CVE-2009-2087 allows local users to exploit weak password obfuscation potentially leading to denial of service.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2009-2087?

There is no effective workaround for CVE-2009-2087; patching is recommended.

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