Vulnerabilities > CVE-2009-0508 - Information Exposure vulnerability in IBM Websphere Application Server

047910
CVSS 0.0 - NONE
Attack vector
UNKNOWN
Attack complexity
UNKNOWN
Privileges required
UNKNOWN
Confidentiality impact
UNKNOWN
Integrity impact
UNKNOWN
Availability impact
UNKNOWN
ibm
CWE-200
nessus
NVD
Published: 2009-03-16
Updated: 2024-11-21

Summary

The Servlet Engine/Web Container and JSP components in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 5.1.0, 5.1.1.19, 6.0.2 before 6.0.2.35, 6.1 before 6.1.0.23, and 7.0 before 7.0.0.3 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files contained in war files in (1) web-inf, (2) meta-inf, and unspecified other directories via unknown vectors, related to (a) web-based applications and (b) the administrative console.

Vulnerable Configurations

Part Description Count
Application
Ibm
34

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_6_1_0_23.NASL
    descriptionIBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1 before Fix Pack 23 appears to be installed on the remote host. Such versions are reportedly affected by multiple vulnerabilities : - Provided an attacker has valid credentials, it may be possible to hijack an authenticated session. (PK66676) - It may be possible for a remote attacker to redirect users to arbitrary sites using ibm_security_logout servlet. (PK71126) - Under certain conditions it may be possible to access administrative console user sessions. (PK74966) - If APAR PK41002 has been applied, a vulnerability in the JAX-RPC WS-Security component could incorrectly validate
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id36161
    published2009-04-15
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2009-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/36161
    titleIBM WebSphere Application Server < 6.1.0.23 Multiple Flaws
    code
    #
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#

include("compat.inc");

if (description)
{
  script_id(36161);
  script_version("1.18");
  script_cvs_date("Date: 2018/08/06 14:03:16");

  script_cve_id(
    "CVE-2008-4284",
    "CVE-2009-0508",
    "CVE-2009-0855",
    "CVE-2009-0856",
    "CVE-2009-0891",
    "CVE-2009-0892",
    "CVE-2009-1172"
  );
  script_bugtraq_id(34330, 34501, 34502, 35610);
  script_xref(name:"Secunia", value:"33729");
  script_xref(name:"Secunia", value:"34131");
  script_xref(name:"Secunia", value:"34283");

  script_name(english:"IBM WebSphere Application Server < 6.1.0.23 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 23 appears to
be installed on the remote host.  Such versions are reportedly affected
by multiple vulnerabilities :

  - Provided an attacker has valid credentials, it may be
    possible to hijack an authenticated session. (PK66676)

  - It may be possible for a remote attacker to redirect
    users to arbitrary sites using ibm_security_logout
    servlet. (PK71126)

  - Under certain conditions it may be possible to access
    administrative console user sessions. (PK74966)

  - If APAR PK41002 has been applied, a vulnerability in
    the JAX-RPC WS-Security component could incorrectly
    validate 'UsernameToken'. (PK75992)

  - Sample applications shipped with IBM WebSphere
    Application Server are affected by cross-site scripting
    vulnerabilities. (PK76720)

  - The administrative console is affected by a cross-site
    scripting vulnerability. (PK77505)

  - It may be possible for an attacker to read arbitrary
    application-specific war files. (PK81387)");

  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=swg21367223");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg27007951#61023");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
"If using WebSphere Application Server, apply Fix Pack 23 (6.1.0.23) 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:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P");
  script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:POC/RL:OF/RC:C");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"Exploits are available");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"true");
  script_cwe_id(20, 59, 79, 200, 287);

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2009/04/15");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2009/03/23");

  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] < 23)
{
  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     : 6.1.0.23' +
      '\n';
    security_hole(port:port, extra:report);
  }
  else security_hole(port);
  exit(0);
}
else exit(0, "The WebSphere Application Server "+version+" instance listening on port "+port+" is not affected.");
  • NASL familyWeb Servers
    NASL idWEBSPHERE_7_0_0_3.NASL
    descriptionIBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0 before Fix Pack 3 appears to be running on the remote host. As such, it is reportedly affected by multiple vulnerabilities : - Under certain conditions it may be possible to access administrative console user sessions. (PK74966) - The administrative console is affected by a cross-site scripting vulnerability. (PK77505) - If APAR PK41002 has been applied, a vulnerability in the JAX-RPC WS-Security component could incorrectly validate
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id36133
    published2009-04-10
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2009-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/36133
    titleIBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0 < Fix Pack 3
    code
    #
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#

include("compat.inc");

if (description)
{
  script_id(36133);
  script_version("1.19");
  script_cvs_date("Date: 2018/08/06 14:03:16");

  script_cve_id(
    "CVE-2009-0508",
    "CVE-2009-0892",
    "CVE-2009-0903",
    "CVE-2009-1172",
    "CVE-2009-1173",
    "CVE-2009-1174"
  );
  script_bugtraq_id(34104, 34330, 34358, 34506, 35594, 35610);
  script_xref(name:"Secunia", value:"34131");
  script_xref(name:"Secunia", value:"34461");

  script_name(english:"IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0 < Fix Pack 3");
  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 3 appears to be
running on the remote host.  As such, it is reportedly affected by
multiple vulnerabilities :

  - Under certain conditions it may be possible to access
    administrative console user sessions. (PK74966)

  - The administrative console is affected by a cross-site
    scripting vulnerability. (PK77505)

  - If APAR PK41002 has been applied, a vulnerability in the
    JAX-RPC WS-Security component could incorrectly
    validate 'UsernameToken'. (PK75992)

  - Sample applications shipped with IBM WebSphere
    Application Server are affected by cross-site scripting
    vulnerabilities. (PK76720)

  - Certain files associated with interim fixes for Unix-
    based versions of IBM WebSphere Application Server are
    built with insecure file permissions. (PK77590)

  - The Web Services Security component is affected by an
    unspecified security issue in digital-signature
    specification. (PK80596)

  - It may be possible for an attacker to read arbitrary
    application-specific war files. (PK81387)

  - A security bypass caused by inbound requests that lack
    a SOAPAction or WS-Addressing Action. (PK72138)");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24022693");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24022456");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21367223");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27014463#7003");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:"Apply Fix Pack 3 (7.0.0.3) or later.");
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/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(20, 200, 264, 287, 310);

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2009/04/10");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2009/03/27");

  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, embedded: 0);


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] < 3)
{
  set_kb_item(name:'www/'+port+'/XSS', value:TRUE);

  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     : 7.0.0.3' +
      '\n';
    security_hole(port:port, extra:report);
  }
  else security_hole(port);
  exit(0);
}
else exit(0, "The WebSphere Application Server "+version+" instance listening on port "+port+" is not affected.");

References