CVE-2010-0770: Medium severity IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services vulnerability

Published Apr 1, 2010
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Updated

IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.0 before 6.0.2.41, 6.1 before 6.1.0.31, and 7.0 before 7.0.0.9 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (ORB ListenerThread hang) by aborting an SSL handshake.

Affected Software

48 affected components
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services<=6.0.2.39
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.0.2
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.0.3
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.1
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.1.2
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.1
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.3
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.5
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.7
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.9
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.11
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.13
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.15
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.17
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.19
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.21
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.23
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.25
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.27
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.29
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.31
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.33
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.35
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.37
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services<=6.1.0.29
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0
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=6.1.0.5
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.7
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.9
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.11
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.13
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.15
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.17
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.19
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.21
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.23
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.25
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.27
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=7.0.0.5
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.7

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PK93653

Event History

Apr 1, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:30 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-0770?

CVE-2010-0770 has a medium severity rating as it could lead to denial of service for authenticated users.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-0770?

To fix CVE-2010-0770, you should upgrade to the appropriate version of IBM WebSphere Application Server as specified in the vendor's advisory.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2010-0770?

CVE-2010-0770 affects IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 6.0.x, 6.1.x, and 7.0.x prior to the respective patches.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2010-0770 involve?

CVE-2010-0770 involves an attack where remote authenticated users can cause a denial of service by aborting an SSL handshake.

5

Is CVE-2010-0770 exploitable remotely?

Yes, CVE-2010-0770 is exploitable remotely but requires authenticated access to the affected WebSphere Application Server.

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