Vulnerabilities > CVE-2011-4889 - 7PK - Security Features vulnerability in IBM Websphere Application Server

047910
CVSS 9.8 - CRITICAL
Attack vector
NETWORK
Attack complexity
LOW
Privileges required
NONE
Confidentiality impact
HIGH
Integrity impact
HIGH
Availability impact
HIGH
network
low complexity
ibm
CWE-254
critical
nessus

Summary

The javax.naming.directory.AttributeInUseException class in the Virtual Member Manager in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.1 before 6.1.0.43, 7.0 before 7.0.0.21, and 8.0 before 8.0.0.2 does not properly update passwords on a configuration using Tivoli Directory Server, which might allow remote attackers to gain access to an application by leveraging knowledge of an old password. IBM X-Force ID: 72581.

Vulnerable Configurations

Part Description Count
Application
Ibm
65

Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

Nessus

  • NASL familyWeb Servers
    NASL idWEBSPHERE_6_1_0_43.NASL
    descriptionIBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1 before Fix Pack 43 appears to be running on the remote host. As such, it is potentially affected by the following vulnerabilities : - An unspecified error exists related to WS-Security enabled JAX-RPC applications. (PM45181) - Insecure file permissions are applied to the files in the
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id58594
    published2012-04-04
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2012-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/58594
    titleIBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1 < 6.1.0.43 Multiple Vulnerabilities
    code
    #
    # (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    #
    
    
    include("compat.inc");
    
    
    if (description)
    {
      script_id(58594);
      script_version("1.10");
      script_cvs_date("Date: 2018/08/06 14:03:16");
    
      script_cve_id(
        "CVE-2011-1376",
        "CVE-2011-1377",
        "CVE-2011-4889",
        "CVE-2012-0193",
        "CVE-2012-0716",
        "CVE-2012-0717",
        "CVE-2012-0720"
      );
      script_bugtraq_id(
        50310,
        51420,
        51441,
        52250,
        52721,
        52722,
        52723,
        52724
      );
    
      script_name(english:"IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1 < 6.1.0.43 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 6.1 before Fix Pack 43 appears to be
    running on the remote host.  As such, it is potentially affected by
    the following vulnerabilities :
    
      - An unspecified error exists related to WS-Security
        enabled JAX-RPC applications. (PM45181)
    
      - Insecure file permissions are applied to the files in
        the '$WAS_HOME/systemapps/isclite.ear' and
        '$WAS_HOME/bin/client_ffdc' directories. These
        permissions can allow a local attacker read or write
        files in those directories. Note this issue only
        affects the application on the IBM i operating system.
        (PM49712)
    
      - An error exists in the class
        'javax.naming.directory.AttributeInUseException' and can
        allow old passwords to still provide access. This error
        is triggered when passwords are updated by using IBM
        Tivoli Directory Server. (PM52049)
    
      - Unspecified cross-site scripting issues exist related to
        the administrative console. (PM52274, PM53132)
    
      - SSL client certificate authentication can be bypassed
        when all of the following are true (PM52351) :
    
          - SSL is enabled with 'SSLEnable'
          - SSL client authentication is enabled with
            'SSLClientAuth required_reset'. This is not enabled
            by default. Also note, 'SSLClientAuth required' is
            not affected
          - SSLv2 has not been disabled with
            'SSLProtocolDisable SSLv2'
          - 'SSLClientAuthRequire' is not enabled
    
      - An issue related to the weak randomization of Java hash
        data structures can allow a remote attacker to cause a
        denial of service with maliciously crafted POST requests.
        (PM53930)"
      );
      # https://www-304.ibm.com/connections/blogs/PSIRT/entry/potential_security_vulnerability_when_using_web_based_applications_on_ibm_websphere_application_server_due_to_java_hashtable_implementation_vulnerability_cve_2012_0193?lang=en_us
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?ca3789f7");
      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:"https://www-304.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21587015");
      # PM53930 Alert
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www-304.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21577532");
      # ftp://public.dhe.ibm.com/software/websphere/appserv/support/fixes/PM53930/readme.txt
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?609dea34");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27007951#61043");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
    "If using WebSphere Application Server, apply Fix Pack 43 (6.1.0.43) 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:N/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(20, 74, 79, 442, 629, 711, 712, 722, 725, 750, 751, 800, 801, 809, 811, 864, 900, 928, 931, 990);
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2011/10/19");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2012/03/19");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2012/04/04");
    
      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) 2012-2018 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:FALSE);
    
    
    version = get_kb_item_or_exit("www/WebSphere/"+port+"/version");
    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] < 43)
    {
      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     : 6.1.0.43' +
          '\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 familyWindows
    NASL idWEBSPHERE_MQ_SWG21587015.NASL
    descriptionAccording to its self-reported version, the IBM WebSphere MQ server installed on the remote Windows host is 7.0.0.x or 8.0.0.x without patch APAR PM52049
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id108485
    published2018-03-20
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2018-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/108485
    titleIBM WebSphere MQ 7.0.0.x / 8.0.0.x Password Handling Remote Access Vulnerability
    code
    #
    # (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    #
    
    include("compat.inc");
    
    if (description)
    {
      script_id(108485);
      script_version("1.5");
      script_cvs_date("Date: 2019/11/08");
    
      script_cve_id("CVE-2011-4889");
    
      script_name(english:"IBM WebSphere MQ 7.0.0.x / 8.0.0.x Password Handling Remote Access Vulnerability");
      script_summary(english:"Checks the version of IBM WebSphere MQ.");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
    "A message queuing service installed on the remote host is affected by
    a password handling remote access vulnerability.");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
    "According to its self-reported version, the IBM WebSphere MQ server
    installed on the remote Windows host is 7.0.0.x or 8.0.0.x without 
    patch APAR PM52049");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21587015");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
    "Apply a Fix Pack or PTF with APAR PM52049.");
      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_cvss3_base_vector("CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H");
      script_set_cvss3_temporal_vector("CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/RC:C");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"cvss_score_source", value:"CVE-2011-4889");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"No known exploits are available");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"false");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2018/02/01");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2018/02/01");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2018/03/20");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/a:ibm:websphere_mq");
      script_end_attributes();
    
      script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
      script_family(english:"Windows");
    
      script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2018-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.");
    
      script_dependencies("websphere_mq_installed.nasl");
      script_require_keys("installed_sw/IBM WebSphere MQ", "Settings/ParanoidReport");
    
      exit(0);
    }
    
    include("audit.inc");
    include("global_settings.inc");
    include("misc_func.inc");
    include("install_func.inc");
    
    app_name = "IBM WebSphere MQ";
    install  = get_single_install(app_name:app_name, exit_if_unknown_ver:TRUE);
    
    if (report_paranoia < 2) audit(AUDIT_PARANOID);
    
    version  = install['version'];
    path     = install['path'];
    fix      = NULL;
    flag     = FALSE;
    
    if(version =~ "^7\.0\.0\.")
    {
      fix = "Apply FixPack or PTF containing APAR PM52049";
      flag = TRUE;
    }
    else if (version =~ "^8\.0\.0\.")
    {
      fix = "Apply FixPack or PTF containing APAR PM52049";
      flag = TRUE;
    }
    else
      audit(AUDIT_INST_PATH_NOT_VULN, app_name, version, path);
    
    # Check affected version
    if(flag || ver_compare(ver:version, fix:fix, strict:FALSE) == -1)
    {
      port = get_kb_item("SMB/transport");
      if (!port) port = 445;
      report =
        '\n  Path              : ' + path +
        '\n  Installed version : ' + version +
        '\n  Fixed version     : ' + fix +
        '\n';
      security_report_v4(port:port, extra:report, severity:SECURITY_HOLE);
    }
    else audit(AUDIT_INST_PATH_NOT_VULN, app_name, version, path);
    
  • NASL familyWeb Servers
    NASL idWEBSPHERE_7_0_0_21.NASL
    descriptionIBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0 before Fix Pack 21 appears to be running on the remote host. As such, it is potentially affected by the following vulnerabilities : - An unspecified cross-site scripting issue exists related to the
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id58595
    published2012-04-04
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2012-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/58595
    titleIBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0 < Fix Pack 21 Multiple Vulnerabilities
  • NASL familyWeb Servers
    NASL idWEBSPHERE_8_0_0_2.NASL
    descriptionIBM WebSphere Application Server 8.0 before Fix Pack 2 appears to be running on the remote host and is potentially affected by the following vulnerabilities : - An unspecified cross-site scripting issue exists related to the
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id58596
    published2012-04-04
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2012-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/58596
    titleIBM WebSphere Application Server 8.0 < Fix Pack 2 Multiple Vulnerabilities