CVE-2009-2743
First published: Mon Sep 21 2009(Updated: )
IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.1 before 6.1.0.27, and 7.0 before 7.0.0.7, does not properly handle an exception occurring after use of wsadmin scripts and configuration of JAAS-J2C Authentication Data, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the First Failure Data Capture (FFDC) log file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | =6.1.0.19 | |
| IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services | =6.1.0.2 | |
| IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services | =6.1.0.25 | |
| IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services | =6.1.0.11 | |
| IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services | =6.1.0.9 | |
| 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 | =6.1.0.15 | |
| IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services | =6.1.0.23 | |
| IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services | =6.1.0.5 | |
| IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services | =7.0.0.2 | |
| IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services | =7.0.0.5 | |
| IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services | =7.0.0.4 | |
| IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services | =7.0 | |
| IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services | =7.0.0.6 | |
| IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services | =7.0.0.3 | |
| IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services | =7.0.0.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PK86137
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27007951
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27014463
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37796
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2721
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/53343
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-2743?
CVE-2009-2743 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2743?
To fix CVE-2009-2743, you should upgrade your IBM WebSphere Application Server to the latest version as recommended in the vendor's security advisory.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2009-2743?
CVE-2009-2743 affects IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 6.1 before 6.1.0.27 and 7.0 before 7.0.0.7.
What type of information can be compromised due to CVE-2009-2743?
CVE-2009-2743 allows local users to obtain sensitive authentication data due to improper exception handling.
Can CVE-2009-2743 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2009-2743 can only be exploited by local users with access to the system.
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