IBM WebSphere Application Server Welcome Page Security Restriction Bypass Vulnerability

BID:17900

CVE-2006-2342 |

Info

IBM WebSphere Application Server Welcome Page Security Restriction Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 17900
Class: Access Validation Error
CVE: CVE-2006-2342
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: May 08 2006 12:00AM
Updated: Jun 27 2007 09:08PM
Credit: This issue was reported by IBM.
Vulnerable: IBM Websphere Application Server 6.0.2
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

IBM WebSphere Application Server Welcome Page Security Restriction Bypass Vulnerability

IBM WebSphere Application Server is prone to a security restriction-bypass vulnerability. This issue is due to the application's failure to properly enforce security restrictions.

This issue allows remote attackers to gain access to the contents of potentially sensitive web pages, aiding them in further attacks.

Exploit / POC

IBM WebSphere Application Server Welcome Page Security Restriction Bypass Vulnerability

An attacker likely uses a web browser to exploit this issue.

Solution / Fix

IBM WebSphere Application Server Welcome Page Security Restriction Bypass Vulnerability

Solution:
IBM has released fixes and an advisory to address this issue. Please see the referenced advisory for information on obtaining fixes.

References

IBM WebSphere Application Server Welcome Page Security Restriction Bypass Vulnerability

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