Vulnerabilities > CVE-2009-0434 - Information Exposure vulnerability in IBM Websphere Application Server

047910
CVSS 1.9 - LOW
Attack vector
LOCAL
Attack complexity
MEDIUM
Privileges required
NONE
Confidentiality impact
PARTIAL
Integrity impact
NONE
Availability impact
NONE
local
ibm
CWE-200
nessus
NVD
Published: 2009-02-10
Updated: 2017-08-08

Summary

PerfServlet in the PMI/Performance Tools component in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.0.x before 6.0.2.31, 6.1.x before 6.1.0.21, and 7.0.x before 7.0.0.1, when Performance Monitoring Infrastructure (PMI) is enabled, allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the (1) systemout.log and (2) ffdc files. NOTE: this is probably a duplicate of CVE-2008-5413.

Vulnerable Configurations

Part Description Count
Application
Ibm
56

Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

  • Subverting Environment Variable Values
    The attacker directly or indirectly modifies environment variables used by or controlling the target software. The attacker's goal is to cause the target software to deviate from its expected operation in a manner that benefits the attacker.
  • Footprinting
    An attacker engages in probing and exploration activity to identify constituents and properties of the target. Footprinting is a general term to describe a variety of information gathering techniques, often used by attackers in preparation for some attack. It consists of using tools to learn as much as possible about the composition, configuration, and security mechanisms of the targeted application, system or network. Information that might be collected during a footprinting effort could include open ports, applications and their versions, network topology, and similar information. While footprinting is not intended to be damaging (although certain activities, such as network scans, can sometimes cause disruptions to vulnerable applications inadvertently) it may often pave the way for more damaging attacks.
  • Exploiting Trust in Client (aka Make the Client Invisible)
    An attack of this type exploits a programs' vulnerabilities in client/server communication channel authentication and data integrity. It leverages the implicit trust a server places in the client, or more importantly, that which the server believes is the client. An attacker executes this type of attack by placing themselves in the communication channel between client and server such that communication directly to the server is possible where the server believes it is communicating only with a valid client. There are numerous variations of this type of attack.
  • Browser Fingerprinting
    An attacker carefully crafts small snippets of Java Script to efficiently detect the type of browser the potential victim is using. Many web-based attacks need prior knowledge of the web browser including the version of browser to ensure successful exploitation of a vulnerability. Having this knowledge allows an attacker to target the victim with attacks that specifically exploit known or zero day weaknesses in the type and version of the browser used by the victim. Automating this process via Java Script as a part of the same delivery system used to exploit the browser is considered more efficient as the attacker can supply a browser fingerprinting method and integrate it with exploit code, all contained in Java Script and in response to the same web page request by the browser.
  • Session Credential Falsification through Prediction
    This attack targets predictable session ID in order to gain privileges. The attacker can predict the session ID used during a transaction to perform spoofing and session hijacking.

Nessus

  • NASL familyWeb Servers
    NASL idWEBSPHERE_7_0_0_1.NASL
    descriptionIBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0 before Fix Pack 1 appears to be running on the remote host. As such, it is reportedly affected by multiple vulnerabilities. - The PerfServlet code writes sensitive information in the
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id35082
    published2008-12-10
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2008-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/35082
    titleIBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0 < Fix Pack 1
    code
    #
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#

include("compat.inc");

if (description)
{
  script_id(35082);
  script_version("1.21");
  script_cvs_date("Date: 2018/08/06 14:03:16");

  script_cve_id(
    "CVE-2009-0504",	
    "CVE-2008-5411",
    "CVE-2008-5412",
    "CVE-2008-5413",
    "CVE-2008-5414",
    "CVE-2009-0434",
    "CVE-2009-0438"
  );
  script_bugtraq_id(32679, 33700, 33879);
  script_xref(name:"Secunia", value:"33022");

  script_name(english:"IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0 < Fix Pack 1");
  script_summary(english:"Reads the version number from the SOAP port");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
"The remote application server is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
"IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0 before Fix Pack 1 appears to be
running on the remote host.  As such, it is reportedly affected by
multiple vulnerabilities. 

  - The PerfServlet code writes sensitive information in
    the 'systemout.log' and ffdc files, provided 
    Performance Monitoring Infrastructure (PMI) is enabled. 
    (PK63886)
 
  - A vulnerability in feature pack for web services could
    lead to information disclosure due to 'userNameToken'.
    (PK67282)
 
  - A user locked by the underlying OS may be able to 
    authenticate via the administrative console. (PK67909)

  - Web authentication options 'Authenticate when any URI is
    accessed' and 'Use available authentication data when an
    unprotected URI is accessed' are ignored. Servlets with
    with no security constraints are not authenticated and
    usernames with '@' symbol fail to authenticate.
    (PK71826)

  - WS-Security in JAX-WS does not remove UsernameTokens
    from client cache on failed logins. (PK72435)

  - WSPolicy discloses password in SOAP messages even though
    IDAssertion.isUsed is set to true, and a simple user
    name token policyset is used. (PK73573)

  - SSL traffic is routed over unencrypted TCP routes.
    (PK74777)

  - By sending a specially crafted request, it may be
    possible for a remote attacker to gain access to
    certain JSP pages that require authorization.
    (PK75248)");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24021073");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PK67909");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PK71826");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PK72435");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27014463#7001");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:"Apply Fix Pack 1 (7.0.0.1) or later.");
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P");
  script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:U/RL:OF/RC:C");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"No known exploits are available");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"false");
  script_cwe_id(200, 264, 310);

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2008/12/10");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2008/12/08");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"remote");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/a:ibm:websphere_application_server");
  script_end_attributes();

  script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
  script_family(english:"Web Servers");

  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2008-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.");

  script_dependencies("websphere_detect.nasl");
  script_require_ports("Services/www", 8880, 8881);
  script_require_keys("www/WebSphere");

  exit(0);
}


include("global_settings.inc");
include("misc_func.inc");
include("http.inc");


port = get_http_port(default:8880);


version = get_kb_item("www/WebSphere/"+port+"/version");
if (isnull(version)) exit(1, "Failed to extract the version from the IBM WebSphere Application Server instance listening on port " + port + ".");
if (version =~ "^[0-9]+(\.[0-9]+)?$")
  exit(1, "Failed to extract a granular version from the IBM WebSphere Application Server instance listening on port " + port + ".");

ver = split(version, sep:'.', keep:FALSE);
for (i=0; i<max_index(ver); i++)
  ver[i] = int(ver[i]);

if (ver[0] == 7 && ver[1] == 0 && ver[2] == 0 && ver[3] < 1)
{
  if (report_verbosity > 0)
  {
    source = get_kb_item_or_exit("www/WebSphere/"+port+"/source");

    report = 
      '\n  Source            : ' + source + 
      '\n  Installed version : ' + version +
      '\n  Fixed version     : 7.0.0.1' +
      '\n';
    security_warning(port:port, extra:report);
  }
  else security_warning(port);
  exit(0);
}
else exit(0, "The WebSphere Application Server "+version+" instance listening on port "+port+" is not affected.");
  • NASL familyWeb Servers
    NASL idWEBSPHERE_6_0_2_31.NASL
    descriptionIBM WebSphere Application Server 6.0.2 before Fix Pack 31 appears to be running on the remote host. As such, it is reportedly affected by multiple vulnerabilities : - By sending a specially crafted HTTP request with the
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id34501
    published2008-10-27
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2008-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/34501
    titleIBM WebSphere Application Server < 6.0.2.31 Multiple Vulnerabilities
    code
    #
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#

include("compat.inc");

if (description)
{
  script_id(34501);
  script_version("1.21");
  script_cvs_date("Date: 2018/08/06 14:03:16");

  script_cve_id(
    "CVE-2008-4111", 
    "CVE-2008-4678", 
    "CVE-2008-4679", 
    "CVE-2009-0434"
  );
  script_bugtraq_id(31839, 31186, 33700);
  script_xref(name:"Secunia", value:"32296");

  script_name(english:"IBM WebSphere Application Server < 6.0.2.31 Multiple Vulnerabilities");
  script_summary(english:"Reads the version number from the SOAP port");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
"The remote application server is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
"IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.0.2 before Fix Pack 31 appears to
be running on the remote host.  As such, it is reportedly affected by
multiple vulnerabilities :
 
  - By sending a specially crafted HTTP request with the 
    'Host' header field set to more than 256 bytes, it may 
    be possible to crash the remote application server.
    (PK69371)
 
  - An unspecified security exposure vulnerability exists if
    'fileServing' feature is enabled. (PK64302)

  - Web services security fails to honor Certificate 
    Revocation Lists (CRL) configured in Certificate Store 
    Collections. (PK61258)

  - Provided Performance Monitoring Infrastructur (PMI) is 
    enabled, it may be possible for an local attacker to
    obtain sensitive information.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PK69371");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PK61258");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24020788");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:"Apply Fix Pack 31 (6.0.2.31) or later.");
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:P");
  script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:U/RL:OF/RC:C");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"No known exploits are available");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"false");
  script_cwe_id(200, 287, 399);

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2008/10/27");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2008/10/20");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"remote");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/a:ibm:websphere_application_server");
  script_end_attributes();

  script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
  script_family(english:"Web Servers");

  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2008-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.");

  script_dependencies("websphere_detect.nasl");
  script_require_ports("Services/www", 8880, 8881);
  script_require_keys("www/WebSphere");

  exit(0);
}


include("global_settings.inc");
include("misc_func.inc");
include("http.inc");


port = get_http_port(default:8880);


version = get_kb_item("www/WebSphere/"+port+"/version");
if (isnull(version)) exit(1, "Failed to extract the version from the IBM WebSphere Application Server instance listening on port " + port + ".");
if (version =~ "^[0-9]+(\.[0-9]+)?$")
  exit(1, "Failed to extract a granular version from the IBM WebSphere Application Server instance listening on port " + port + ".");

ver = split(version, sep:'.', keep:FALSE);
for (i=0; i<max_index(ver); i++)
  ver[i] = int(ver[i]);

if (
  (ver[0] == 6 && ver[1] == 0 && ver[2] < 2) ||
  (ver[0] == 6 && ver[1] == 0 && ver[2] == 2 && ver[3] < 31)
)
{
  if (report_verbosity > 0)
  {
    source = get_kb_item_or_exit("www/WebSphere/"+port+"/source");

    report = 
      '\n  Source            : ' + source + 
      '\n  Installed version : ' + version +
      '\n  Fixed version     : 6.0.2.31' +
      '\n';
    security_warning(port:port, extra:report);
  }
  else security_warning(port);
  exit(0);
}
else exit(0, "The WebSphere Application Server "+version+" instance listening on port "+port+" is not affected.");
  • NASL familyWeb Servers
    NASL idWEBSPHERE_6_1_0_21.NASL
    descriptionIBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1 before Fix Pack 21 appears to be running on the remote host. As such, it is reportedly affected by multiple flaws : - Provided Performance Monitoring Infrastructure (PMI) is enabled, it may be possible for a local attacker to obtain sensitive information through
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id35659
    published2009-02-12
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2009-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/35659
    titleIBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1 < Fix Pack 21 Multiple Flaws
    code
    #
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#

include("compat.inc");

if (description)
{
  script_id(35659);
  script_version("1.13");
  script_cvs_date("Date: 2018/08/06 14:03:16");

  script_cve_id("CVE-2009-0434");
  script_bugtraq_id(33700);

  script_name(english:"IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1 < Fix Pack 21 Multiple Flaws");
  script_summary(english:"Reads the version number from the SOAP port");

  script_set_attribute( attribute:"synopsis", value:
"The remote application server is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"description",  value:
"IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1 before Fix Pack 21 appears to be
running on the remote host.  As such, it is reportedly affected by
multiple flaws :

  - Provided Performance Monitoring Infrastructure (PMI) is
    enabled, it may be possible for a local attacker to
    obtain sensitive information through 'Systemout.log' and
    'ffdc' files that are written by PerfServlet.

  - SSL Configuration settings attribute 'Security Level'
    does not correctly enforce the level of encryption used
    by the application server. (PK63182)");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also",value:"http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21404665");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also",value:"http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27009778");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?&uid=swg1PK63182");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27007951#61021");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
"If using WebSphere Application Server, apply Fix Pack 21 (6.1.0.21) or
later. 

Otherwise, if using embedded WebSphere Application Server packaged with
Tivoli Directory Server, apply the latest recommended eWAS fix pack.");
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N");
  script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:U/RL:OF/RC:C");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"No known exploits are available");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"false");
  script_cwe_id(200);

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2009/02/12");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2008/12/01");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"remote");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/a:ibm:websphere_application_server");
  script_end_attributes();

  script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
  script_family(english:"Web Servers");

  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2009-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.");

  script_dependencies("websphere_detect.nasl");
  script_require_ports("Services/www", 8880, 8881);
  script_require_keys("www/WebSphere");

  exit(0);
}


include("global_settings.inc");
include("misc_func.inc");
include("http.inc");

port = get_http_port(default:8880);


version = get_kb_item("www/WebSphere/"+port+"/version");
if (isnull(version)) exit(1, "Failed to extract the version from the IBM WebSphere Application Server instance listening on port " + port + ".");
if (version =~ "^[0-9]+(\.[0-9]+)?$")
  exit(1, "Failed to extract a granular version from the IBM WebSphere Application Server instance listening on port " + port + ".");

ver = split(version, sep:'.', keep:FALSE);
for (i=0; i<max_index(ver); i++)
  ver[i] = int(ver[i]);

if (ver[0] == 6 && ver[1] == 1 && ver[2] == 0 && ver[3] < 21)
{
  if (report_verbosity > 0)
  {
    source = get_kb_item_or_exit("www/WebSphere/"+port+"/source");

    report =
      '\n  Source            : ' + source +
      '\n  Installed version : ' + version +
      '\n  Fixed version     : 6.1.0.21' +
      '\n';
    security_warning(port:port, extra:report);
  }
  else security_warning(port);
  exit(0);
}
else exit(0, "The WebSphere Application Server "+version+" instance listening on port "+port+" is not affected.");

References