CVE-2011-1209: Medium severity ibm websphere application server feature pack for web services vulnerability

Published May 4, 2011
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Updated

IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.1 before 6.1.0.39 and 7.0 before 7.0.0.17 uses a weak WS-Security XML encryption algorithm, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain plaintext data from a (1) JAX-RPC or (2) JAX-WS Web Services request via unspecified vectors related to a "decryption attack."

Affected Software

46 affected components
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.21
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.31
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.7
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.22
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.19
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.6
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.2
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.33
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.25
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.14
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.11
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.32
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.9
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.24
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=6.1.5
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.27
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.29
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.13
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.7
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.1
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=6.1.0.15
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.23
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.35
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.37
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.5
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.12
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.3
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.12
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=7.0.0.15
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.9
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.4
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.11
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.8
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.6
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.7
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.13
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
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.10

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24029632

Event History

May 4, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-1209?

CVE-2011-1209 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to expose sensitive data.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-1209?

To fix CVE-2011-1209, update IBM WebSphere Application Server to version 6.1.0.39 or later, or 7.0.0.17 or later.

3

What types of software are affected by CVE-2011-1209?

CVE-2011-1209 affects various versions of IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1 and 7.0.

4

What are the exploitation vectors for CVE-2011-1209?

The exploitation vectors for CVE-2011-1209 involve obtaining plaintext data from JAX-RPC or JAX-WS Web Services requests.

5

Is CVE-2011-1209 associated with XML encryption issues?

Yes, CVE-2011-1209 is associated with a weak WS-Security XML encryption algorithm.

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