Sun Java ASP Server Remote Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	29539
Class:	Design Error
CVE:	CVE-2008-2406
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Jun 04 2008 12:00AM
Updated:	Jun 04 2008 12:00AM
Credit:	anonymous
Vulnerable:	Sun Java System Active Server Pages (ASP) Server 4.0.2 Sun Java System Active Server Pages (ASP) Server 4.0.1 Sun Java System Active Server Pages (ASP) Server 4.0
Not Vulnerable:	Sun Java System Active Server Pages (ASP) Server 4.0.3

Sun Java ASP Server Remote Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Sun Java ASP Server is prone to a remote authentication-bypass vulnerability because of a design error in the ASP application server.

Successfully exploiting this issue will allow attackers to gain unauthorized access to the affected application.

Versions prior to Sun Java ASP Server 4.0.3 are vulnerable.

Sun Java ASP Server Remote Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Sun Java ASP Server Remote Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Solution:
The vendor has released an advisory and fixes. Please see the references for details.

Sun Java ASP Server Remote Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

References:

• Java System Active Server Pages Homepage (Sun)
  
• Sun Java System Active Server Pages Authorization Bypass Vulnerability (iDefense Labs)
  
• iDefense Security Advisory 06.03.08: Sun Java System ASP Authorization (iDefense Labs )
  
• Multiple Security Vulnerabilities in Sun Java ASP Server may lead to execution o (Sun)