CVE-2013-0543: Medium severity ibm websphere application server feature pack for web services vulnerability

Published Apr 24, 2013
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Updated

IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.1 before 6.1.0.47, 7.0 before 7.0.0.29, 8.0 before 8.0.0.6, and 8.5 before 8.5.0.2 on Linux, Solaris, and HP-UX, when a Local OS registry is used, does not properly validate user accounts, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

56 affected components
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.1
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.2
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.3
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.5
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.7
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.9
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.11
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.12
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.13
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.14
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.15
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.17
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.19
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.21
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.23
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.25
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.27
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.29
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.31
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.33
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.35
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.37
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.39
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.41
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.43
IBM WebSphere Application Server=6.1.0.45
HP HP-UX
Linux Linux kernel
Sun SunOS
IBM WebSphere Application Server=7.0.0.1
IBM WebSphere Application Server=7.0.0.2
IBM WebSphere Application Server=7.0.0.3
IBM WebSphere Application Server=7.0.0.4
IBM WebSphere Application Server=7.0.0.5
IBM WebSphere Application Server=7.0.0.6
IBM WebSphere Application Server=7.0.0.7
IBM WebSphere Application Server=7.0.0.8
IBM WebSphere Application Server=7.0.0.9
IBM WebSphere Application Server=7.0.0.11
IBM WebSphere Application Server=7.0.0.13
IBM WebSphere Application Server=7.0.0.15
IBM WebSphere Application Server=7.0.0.17
IBM WebSphere Application Server=7.0.0.19
IBM WebSphere Application Server=7.0.0.21
IBM WebSphere Application Server=7.0.0.23
IBM WebSphere Application Server=7.0.0.25
IBM WebSphere Application Server=7.0.0.27
IBM WebSphere Application Server=8.0.0.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server=8.0.0.1
IBM WebSphere Application Server=8.0.0.2
IBM WebSphere Application Server=8.0.0.3
IBM WebSphere Application Server=8.0.0.4
IBM WebSphere Application Server=8.0.0.5
IBM WebSphere Application Server=8.5.0.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server=8.5.0.1

Event History

Apr 24, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-0543?

CVE-2013-0543 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its ability to bypass access restrictions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-0543?

To mitigate CVE-2013-0543, update IBM WebSphere Application Server to a version that is not vulnerable, such as 6.1.0.47 or later, 7.0.0.29 or later, 8.0.0.6 or later, and 8.5.0.2 or later.

3

What versions of IBM WebSphere Application Server are affected by CVE-2013-0543?

CVE-2013-0543 affects IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 6.1 before 6.1.0.47, 7.0 before 7.0.0.29, 8.0 before 8.0.0.6, and 8.5 before 8.5.0.2.

4

Can CVE-2013-0543 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2013-0543 can be exploited remotely by attackers to bypass authorized access restrictions.

5

What types of operating systems are impacted by CVE-2013-0543?

CVE-2013-0543 impacts IBM WebSphere Application Server on Linux, Solaris, and HP-UX operating systems.

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