Vulnerabilities > CVE-2015-1886 - Resource Management Errors vulnerability in IBM Websphere Portal

047910
CVSS 7.8 - HIGH
Attack vector
NETWORK
Attack complexity
LOW
Privileges required
NONE
Confidentiality impact
NONE
Integrity impact
NONE
Availability impact
COMPLETE
network
low complexity
ibm
CWE-399
nessus

Summary

The Remote Document Conversion Service (DCS) in IBM WebSphere Portal 6.1.0 through 6.1.0.6 CF27, 6.1.5 through 6.1.5.3 CF27, 7.0.0 through 7.0.0.2 CF29, 8.0.0 before 8.0.0.1 CF16, and 8.5.0 through CF05 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via crafted requests.

Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

Nessus

  • NASL familyCGI abuses
    NASL idWEBSPHERE_PORTAL_SWG21701566.NASL
    descriptionThe IBM WebSphere Portal installed on the remote host is version 6.1.0.x prior to 6.1.0.6 CF27, 6.1.5.x prior to 6.1.5.3 CF27, 7.0.0.x prior to 7.0.0.2 CF29, 8.0.0.x prior to 8.0.0.1 CF16, or 8.5.0.0 prior to 8.5.0.0 CF05. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities : - An unspecified flaw exists due to improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker, using specially crafted requests, can exploit this to cause a denial of service by consuming all memory resources. Note that this only affects hosts in which the
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id83055
    published2015-04-24
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2015-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/83055
    titleIBM WebSphere Portal Multiple Vulnerabilities (PI37356, PI37661)
    code
    #
    # (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    #
    
    include("compat.inc");
    
    if (description)
    {
      script_id(83055);
      script_version("1.7");
      script_cvs_date("Date: 2018/08/06 14:03:14");
    
      script_cve_id("CVE-2015-1886", "CVE-2015-1908");
      script_bugtraq_id(74216, 74218);
    
      script_name(english:"IBM WebSphere Portal Multiple Vulnerabilities (PI37356, PI37661)");
      script_summary(english:"Checks for the installed patches.");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
    "The web portal software installed on the remote Windows host is
    affected by multiple vulnerabilities.");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
    "The IBM WebSphere Portal installed on the remote host is version
    6.1.0.x prior to 6.1.0.6 CF27, 6.1.5.x prior to 6.1.5.3 CF27, 7.0.0.x
    prior to 7.0.0.2 CF29, 8.0.0.x prior to 8.0.0.1 CF16, or 8.5.0.0 prior
    to 8.5.0.0 CF05. It is, therefore, affected by multiple
    vulnerabilities :
    
      - An unspecified flaw exists due to improper validation of
        user-supplied input. A remote attacker, using specially
        crafted requests, can exploit this to cause a denial of
        service by consuming all memory resources. Note that
        this only affects hosts in which the 'Remote Document
        Conversion Service' is enabled. (CVE-2015-1886, PI37356)
    
      - An unspecified cross-site scripting vulnerability exists
        due to improper validation of user-supplied input. A
        remote attacker, using a specially crafted URL, can
        exploit this to execute code in a victim's web browser
        within the security context of the hosted site, possibly
        resulting in access to the cookie-based authentication
        credentials. (CVE-2015-1908, PI37661)");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www-304.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21701566");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
    "Upgrade IBM WebSphere Portal as noted in the referenced IBM advisory.
    
      - Versions 6.1.0.x should upgrade to 6.1.0.6 CF27 and then
        apply interim fixes PI37356 and PI37661.
    
      - Versions 6.1.5.x should upgrade to 6.1.5.3 CF27 and then
        apply interim fixes PI37356 and PI37661.
    
      - Versions 7.0.0.x should upgrade to 7.0.0.2 CF29 and then
        apply interim fixes PI37356 and PI37661.
    
      - Versions 8.0.0.x should upgrade to 8.0.0.1 CF16.
    
      - Versions 8.5.0.x should upgrade to 8.5.0.0 CF05 and then
        apply interim fixes PI37356 and PI37661.");
      script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N");
      script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:U/RL:OF/RC:C");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"No exploit is required");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"false");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2015/04/20");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2015/04/20");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2015/04/24");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/a:ibm:websphere_portal");
      script_end_attributes();
    
      script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
      script_family(english:"CGI abuses");
    
      script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2015-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.");
    
      script_dependencies("websphere_portal_installed.nbin");
      script_require_keys("installed_sw/IBM WebSphere Portal");
    
      exit(0);
    }
    
    include("websphere_portal_version.inc");
    
    fixes = make_list("PI37356", "PI37661");
    
    websphere_portal_check_version(
      checks:make_array(
        "8.5.0.0, 8.5.0.0, CF05", fixes,
        "8.0.0.0, 8.0.0.1, CF16", fixes,
        "7.0.0.0, 7.0.0.2, CF29", fixes,
        "6.1.5.0, 6.1.5.3, CF27", fixes,
        "6.1.0.0, 6.1.0.6, CF27", fixes
     ),
      severity:SECURITY_WARNING,
      xss: TRUE
    );
    
  • NASL familyCGI abuses
    NASL idWEBSPHERE_PORTAL_8_5_0_0_CF06.NASL
    descriptionThe version of IBM WebSphere Portal installed on the remote host is 8.5.0 prior to 8.5.0 CF06. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities : - An buffer overflow flaw exists in the Outside In Filters subcomponent due to
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id83872
    published2015-05-28
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2015-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/83872
    titleIBM WebSphere Portal 8.5.0 < 8.5.0 CF06 Multiple Vulnerabilities
    code
    #
    # (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    #
    
    include("compat.inc");
    
    if (description)
    {
      script_id(83872);
      script_version("1.12");
      script_cvs_date("Date: 2019/11/22");
    
      script_cve_id(
        "CVE-2015-0493",
        "CVE-2015-1886",
        "CVE-2015-1899",
        "CVE-2015-1908",
        "CVE-2015-1917",
        "CVE-2015-1921",
        "CVE-2015-1943",
        "CVE-2015-1944"
      );
      script_bugtraq_id(
        74134,
        74173,
        74216,
        74218,
        74705
      );
      script_xref(name:"EDB-ID", value:"36788");
    
      script_name(english:"IBM WebSphere Portal 8.5.0 < 8.5.0 CF06 Multiple Vulnerabilities");
      script_summary(english:"Checks for the installed patch.");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
    "The remote Windows host has web portal software installed that is
    affected by multiple vulnerabilities.");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
    "The version of IBM WebSphere Portal installed on the remote host is
    8.5.0 prior to 8.5.0 CF06. It is, therefore, affected by multiple
    vulnerabilities :
    
      - An buffer overflow flaw exists in the Outside In Filters
        subcomponent due to 'ibpsd2.dll' not properly validating
        user-supplied input in PSD files. An attacker can
        exploit this to cause a denial of service or possibly
        execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2015-0493)
    
      - An unspecified flaw exists in the Remote Document
        Conversion Service (DCS) that allows a remote attacker
        to cause a denial of service. (CVE-2015-1886)
    
      - A flaw exists when handling a specially crafted request
        that allows a remote attacker to use too many available
        resources, resulting in a denial of service.
        (CVE-2015-1899)
    
      - A flaw exists that allows a reflected cross-site
        scripting attack due to a failure to validate input
        before returning it back to the user. A remote attacker,
        using a crafted URL, can exploit this to execute code
        or HTML within the user's browser. (CVE-2015-1908,
        CVE-2015-1944)
    
      - A cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in the
        Active Content Filtering component due to improperly
        validating user-supplied input. A remote attacker can
        exploit this by creating a specially crafted URL
        designed to execute script code in the victim's web
        browser. (CVE-2015-1917)
    
      - A flaw exists that allows a cross-site redirection
        attack due to a failure to validate certain unspecified
        input before returning it to the user. An attacker,
        using specially crafted URL, can exploit this to
        redirect victims to a website of the attacker's own
        choosing. (CVE-2015-1921)
    
      - An unspecified flaw exists that is trigged when handling
        Portal requests. A remote attacker can exploit this to
        cause a consumption of CPU resources, resulting in a
        denial of service condition. (CVE-2015-1943)");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24037786");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
    "Upgrade to IBM WebSphere Portal 8.5.0 Cumulative Fix 06 (CF06) or
    later. Refer to the IBM advisory for more information.");
      script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N");
      script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:POC/RL:OF/RC:C");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"cvss_score_source", value:"CVE-2015-1921");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"No exploit is required");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"true");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2015/04/09");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2015/05/15");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2015/05/28");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/a:ibm:websphere_portal");
      script_end_attributes();
    
      script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
      script_family(english:"CGI abuses");
    
      script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2015-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.");
    
      script_dependencies("websphere_portal_installed.nbin");
      script_require_keys("installed_sw/IBM WebSphere Portal");
    
      exit(0);
    }
    
    include("websphere_portal_version.inc");
    
    websphere_portal_check_version(
      ranges:make_list("8.5.0.0, 8.5.0.0"),
      fix:"CF06",
      severity:SECURITY_WARNING,
      xss:TRUE
    );