Vulnerabilities > CVE-2014-3070 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls vulnerability in IBM Websphere Application Server

047910
CVSS 5.0 - MEDIUM
Attack vector
NETWORK
Attack complexity
LOW
Privileges required
NONE
Confidentiality impact
NONE
Integrity impact
PARTIAL
Availability impact
NONE
network
low complexity
ibm
CWE-264
nessus
NVD
Published: 2014-08-22
Updated: 2017-08-29

Summary

The addFileRegistryAccount Virtual Member Manager (VMM) SPI Admin Task in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 8.0.x before 8.0.0.10 and 8.5.x before 8.5.5.3 does not properly create accounts, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via unspecified vectors.

Vulnerable Configurations

Part Description Count
Application
Ibm
16

Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

  • Accessing, Modifying or Executing Executable Files
    An attack of this type exploits a system's configuration that allows an attacker to either directly access an executable file, for example through shell access; or in a possible worst case allows an attacker to upload a file and then execute it. Web servers, ftp servers, and message oriented middleware systems which have many integration points are particularly vulnerable, because both the programmers and the administrators must be in synch regarding the interfaces and the correct privileges for each interface.
  • Leverage Executable Code in Non-Executable Files
    An attack of this type exploits a system's trust in configuration and resource files, when the executable loads the resource (such as an image file or configuration file) the attacker has modified the file to either execute malicious code directly or manipulate the target process (e.g. application server) to execute based on the malicious configuration parameters. Since systems are increasingly interrelated mashing up resources from local and remote sources the possibility of this attack occurring is high. The attack can be directed at a client system, such as causing buffer overrun through loading seemingly benign image files, as in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-028 where specially crafted JPEG files could cause a buffer overrun once loaded into the browser. Another example targets clients reading pdf files. In this case the attacker simply appends javascript to the end of a legitimate url for a pdf (http://www.gnucitizen.org/blog/danger-danger-danger/) http://path/to/pdf/file.pdf#whatever_name_you_want=javascript:your_code_here The client assumes that they are reading a pdf, but the attacker has modified the resource and loaded executable javascript into the client's browser process. The attack can also target server processes. The attacker edits the resource or configuration file, for example a web.xml file used to configure security permissions for a J2EE app server, adding role name "public" grants all users with the public role the ability to use the administration functionality. The server trusts its configuration file to be correct, but when they are manipulated, the attacker gains full control.
  • Blue Boxing
    This type of attack against older telephone switches and trunks has been around for decades. A tone is sent by an adversary to impersonate a supervisor signal which has the effect of rerouting or usurping command of the line. While the US infrastructure proper may not contain widespread vulnerabilities to this type of attack, many companies are connected globally through call centers and business process outsourcing. These international systems may be operated in countries which have not upgraded Telco infrastructure and so are vulnerable to Blue boxing. Blue boxing is a result of failure on the part of the system to enforce strong authorization for administrative functions. While the infrastructure is different than standard current applications like web applications, there are historical lessons to be learned to upgrade the access control for administrative functions.
  • Restful Privilege Elevation
    Rest uses standard HTTP (Get, Put, Delete) style permissions methods, but these are not necessarily correlated generally with back end programs. Strict interpretation of HTTP get methods means that these HTTP Get services should not be used to delete information on the server, but there is no access control mechanism to back up this logic. This means that unless the services are properly ACL'd and the application's service implementation are following these guidelines then an HTTP request can easily execute a delete or update on the server side. The attacker identifies a HTTP Get URL such as http://victimsite/updateOrder, which calls out to a program to update orders on a database or other resource. The URL is not idempotent so the request can be submitted multiple times by the attacker, additionally, the attacker may be able to exploit the URL published as a Get method that actually performs updates (instead of merely retrieving data). This may result in malicious or inadvertent altering of data on the server.
  • Target Programs with Elevated Privileges
    This attack targets programs running with elevated privileges. The attacker would try to leverage a bug in the running program and get arbitrary code to execute with elevated privileges. For instance an attacker would look for programs that write to the system directories or registry keys (such as HKLM, which stores a number of critical Windows environment variables). These programs are typically running with elevated privileges and have usually not been designed with security in mind. Such programs are excellent exploit targets because they yield lots of power when they break. The malicious user try to execute its code at the same level as a privileged system call.

Nessus

  • NASL familyWeb Servers
    NASL idWEBSPHERE_8_0_0_10.NASL
    descriptionThe remote host is running IBM WebSphere Application Server version 8.0 prior to Fix Pack 10. It is, therefore, affected by the following vulnerabilities : - Multiple errors exist related to the included IBM HTTP server that can allow remote code execution or denial of service. (CVE-2013-5704, CVE-2014-0118, CVE-2014-0226, CVE-2014-0231 / PI22070) - An error exists related to the implementation of the Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm (ECDSA) that could allow nonce disclosure via the
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id81401
    published2015-02-18
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2015-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/81401
    titleIBM WebSphere Application Server 8.0 < Fix Pack 10 Multiple Vulnerabilities (POODLE)
    code
    #
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#

include("compat.inc");

if (description)
{
  script_id(81401);
  script_version("1.10");
  script_cvs_date("Date: 2019/11/25");

  script_cve_id(
    "CVE-2013-5704",
    "CVE-2014-0076",
    "CVE-2014-0118",
    "CVE-2014-0226",
    "CVE-2014-0231",
    "CVE-2014-3021",
    "CVE-2014-3070",
    "CVE-2014-3083",
    "CVE-2014-3566",
    "CVE-2014-4764",
    "CVE-2014-4770",
    "CVE-2014-4816",
    "CVE-2014-6166",
    "CVE-2014-6167",
    "CVE-2014-6174"
  );
  script_bugtraq_id(
    66363,
    66550,
    68678,
    68742,
    68745,
    69296,
    69298,
    69301,
    69980,
    69981,
    70239,
    70574,
    70582,
    71836,
    71850
  );
  script_xref(name:"CERT", value:"577193");

  script_name(english:"IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.0 < Fix Pack 10 Multiple Vulnerabilities (POODLE)");
  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:
"The remote host is running IBM WebSphere Application Server version
8.0 prior to Fix Pack 10. It is, therefore, affected by the following
vulnerabilities :

  - Multiple errors exist related to the included IBM HTTP
    server that can allow remote code execution or denial
    of service. (CVE-2013-5704, CVE-2014-0118,
    CVE-2014-0226, CVE-2014-0231 / PI22070)

  - An error exists related to the implementation of the
    Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm (ECDSA) that
    could allow nonce disclosure via the 'FLUSH+RELOAD'
    cache side-channel attack. (CVE-2014-0076 / PI19700)

  - An unspecified error exists related to HTTP headers that
    can allow information disclosure. (CVE-2014-3021 /
    PI08268)

  - An unspecified error caused by improper account creation
    with the Virtual Member Manager SPI Admin Task
    'addFileRegistryAccount' can allow remote attackers to
    bypass security restrictions. (CVE-2014-3070 / PI16765)

  - An information disclosure vulnerability exists due to a
    failure to restrict access to resources located within
    the web application. A remote attacker can exploit this
    to obtain configuration data and other sensitive
    information. (CVE-2014-3083 / PI17768, PI30579 )

  - A man-in-the-middle (MitM) information disclosure
    vulnerability known as POODLE. The vulnerability is due
    to the way SSL 3.0 handles padding bytes when decrypting
    messages encrypted using block ciphers in cipher block
    chaining (CBC) mode. MitM attackers can decrypt a
    selected byte of a cipher text in as few as 256 tries if
    they are able to force a victim application to
    repeatedly send the same data over newly created SSL 3.0
    connections. (CVE-2014-3566 / PI28435, PI28436, PI28437)

  - An unspecified flaw in the Load Balancer for IPv4
    Dispatcher component allows a remote attacker to cause
    a denial of service. (CVE-2014-4764 / PI21189)

  - An unspecified input validation error exists related to
    the administrative console that can allow cross-site
    scripting and cross-site request forgery attacks.
    (CVE-2014-4770, CVE-2014-4816 / PI23055)

  - An error exists related to the Communications Enabled
    Applications (CEA) service that can allow XML External
    Entity Injection (XXE) attacks leading to information
    disclosure. This only occurs if CEA is enabled, and by
    default this is disabled. (CVE-2014-6166 / PI25310)

  - An input validation error exists related to session
    input using URL rewriting that can allow cross-site
    scripting attacks. (CVE-2014-6167 / PI23819)

  - An error exists related to the administrative console
    that can allow click-jacking attacks. (CVE-2014-6174 /
    PI27152)");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24039242");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27022958#80010");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www-304.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21672428");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21687173");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www-304.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21682767");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
"Apply Fix Pack 10 for version 8.0 (8.0.0.10) or later.");
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P");
  script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:POC/RL:OF/RC:C");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cvss_score_source", value:"CVE-2014-0226");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"Exploits are available");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"in_the_news", value:"true");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2014/05/01");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2015/02/16");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2015/02/18");

  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) 2015-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.");

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

  exit(0);
}

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

port = get_http_port(default:8880, embedded:0);

app_name = "IBM WebSphere Application Server";

version = get_kb_item_or_exit("www/WebSphere/"+port+"/version");
if (version !~ "^8\.0([^0-9]|$)") audit(AUDIT_NOT_LISTEN,  app_name + " 8.0", port);
if (version =~ "^[0-9]+(\.[0-9]+)?$") audit(AUDIT_VER_NOT_GRANULAR, app_name, port, version);

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

if (ver[0] == 8 && ver[1] == 0 && ver[2] == 0 && ver[3] < 10)
{
  set_kb_item(name: 'www/'+port+'/XSS', value: TRUE);
  set_kb_item(name: 'www/'+port+'/XSRF', value: TRUE);

  if (report_verbosity > 0)
  {
    source = get_kb_item_or_exit("www/WebSphere/"+port+"/source");
    report =
      '\n  Version source    : ' + source +
      '\n  Installed version : ' + version +
      '\n  Fixed version     : 8.0.0.10' +
      '\n';
    security_warning(port:port, extra:report);
  }
  else security_warning(port);
  exit(0);
}
else audit(AUDIT_LISTEN_NOT_VULN, app_name, port, version);
  • NASL familyWeb Servers
    NASL idWEBSPHERE_8_5_5_3.NASL
    descriptionThe remote host appears to be running IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5 prior to Fix Pack 8.5.5.3. It is, therefore, affected by the following vulnerabilities : - A flaw exists in the Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm implementation which could allow a malicious process to recover ECDSA nonces. (CVE-2014-0076, PI19700) - A denial of service flaw exists in the
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id77438
    published2014-08-29
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2014-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/77438
    titleIBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5 < Fix Pack 8.5.5.3 Multiple Vulnerabilities
    code
    #
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#

include("compat.inc");

if (description)
{
  script_id(77438);
  script_version("1.11");
  script_cvs_date("Date: 2019/11/25");

  script_cve_id(
    "CVE-2014-0076",
    "CVE-2014-0098",
    "CVE-2014-0963",
    "CVE-2014-0965",
    "CVE-2014-3022",
    "CVE-2014-3070",
    "CVE-2014-3083",
    "CVE-2014-4244",
    "CVE-2014-4263",
    "CVE-2014-4764",
    "CVE-2014-4767"
  );
  script_bugtraq_id(
    66303,
    66363,
    67238,
    68210,
    68211,
    68624,
    68636,
    69296,
    69297,
    69298,
    69301
  );

  script_name(english:"IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5 < Fix Pack 8.5.5.3 Multiple Vulnerabilities");
  script_summary(english:"Reads the version number from the SOAP port.");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
"The remote application server may be affected by multiple
vulnerabilities.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
"The remote host appears to be running IBM WebSphere Application Server
8.5 prior to Fix Pack 8.5.5.3. It is, therefore, affected by the
following vulnerabilities :

  - A flaw exists in the Elliptic Curve Digital Signature
    Algorithm implementation which could allow a malicious
    process to recover ECDSA nonces.
    (CVE-2014-0076, PI19700)

  - A denial of service flaw exists in the 'mod_log_config'
    when logging a cookie with an unassigned value. A remote
    attacker, using a specially crafted request, can cause
    the program to crash. (CVE-2014-0098, PI13028)

  - A denial of service flaw exists within the IBM Security
    Access Manager for Web with the Reverse Proxy component.
    This could allow a remote attacker, using specially
    crafted TLS traffic, to cause the application on the
    system to become unresponsive. (CVE-2014-0963, PI17025)

  - An information disclosure flaw exists when handling SOAP
    responses. This could allow a remote attacker to
    potentially gain access to sensitive information.
    (CVE-2014-0965, PI11434)

  - An information disclosure flaw exists. A remote
    attacker, using a specially crafted URL, could gain
    access to potentially sensitive information.
    (CVE-2014-3022, PI09594)

  - A flaw exists within the 'addFileRegistryAccount'
    Virtual Member Manager SPI Admin Task, which creates
    improper accounts. This could allow a remote attacker
    to bypass security checks. (CVE-2014-3070, PI16765)

  - An unspecified information disclosure flaw exists. This
    could allow a remote attacker access to gain sensitive
    information. (CVE-2014-3083, PI17768)

  - An information disclosure flaw exists within the
    'share/classes/sun/security/rsa/RSACore.java' class
    related to 'RSA blinding' caused during operations using
    private keys and measuring timing differences. This
    could allow a remote attacker to gain information about
    used keys. (CVE-2014-4244)

  - A flaw exists within the 'validateDHPublicKey' function
    in the 'share/classes/sun/security/util/KeyUtil.java'
    class which is triggered during the validation of
    Diffie-Hellman public key parameters. This could allow a
    remote attacker to recover a key. (CVE-2014-4263)

  - A flaw exists within the Load Balancer for IPv4
    Dispatcher component. This could allow a remote attacker
    to crash the Load Balancer. (CVE-2014-4764, PI21189)

  - A flaw exists within the Liberty Repository when
    installing features. This could allow an authenticated
    remote attacker to install and execute arbitrary code.
    (CVE-2014-4767, PI21284)");
  # https://www-304.ibm.com/connections/blogs/PSIRT/entry/ibm_security_bulletin_potential_security_vulnerabilities_fixed_in_ibm_websphere_application_server_8_5_5_3?lang=en_us
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?6f6f4bc1");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24038133");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27036319#8553");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www-304.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21681249");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www-304.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21680418");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
"Apply Fix Pack 8.5.5.3 for version 8.5 (8.5.0.0) or later.");
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P");
  script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:U/RL:OF/RC:C");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cvss_score_source", value:"CVE-2014-4767");

  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:"2014/02/24");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2014/08/18");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2014/08/29");

  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) 2014-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.");

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

  exit(0);
}

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

port = get_http_port(default:8880, embedded:0);

version = get_kb_item_or_exit("www/WebSphere/"+port+"/version");
source = get_kb_item_or_exit("www/WebSphere/"+port+"/source");

if (version !~ "^8\.5([^0-9]|$)")
  audit(AUDIT_NOT_LISTEN, "IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5", port);

if (version =~ "^[0-9]+(\.[0-9]+)?$")
  audit(AUDIT_VER_NOT_GRANULAR, "IBM WebSphere Application Server", port, version);

fixed = '8.5.5.3';

if (ver_compare(ver:version, fix:fixed, strict:FALSE) < 0)
{
  if (report_verbosity > 0)
  {
    report =
      '\n  Version source    : ' + source +
      '\n  Installed version : ' + version +
      '\n  Fixed version     : ' + fixed +
      '\n';
    security_warning(port:port, extra:report);
  }
  else security_warning(port);
  exit(0);
}
else audit(AUDIT_LISTEN_NOT_VULN, "IBM WebSphere Application Server", port, version);

References