IBM WebSphere Application Server CVE-2014-0823 Arbitrary File Disclosure Vulnerability

BID:67329

Info

IBM WebSphere Application Server CVE-2014-0823 Arbitrary File Disclosure Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 67329
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE: CVE-2014-0823
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: May 12 2014 12:00AM
Updated: Jun 26 2014 03:34PM
Credit: IBM
Vulnerable: IBM Websphere Portal 6.1
IBM Websphere Application Server 8.0 2
IBM Websphere Application Server 8.0.0.4
IBM Websphere Application Server 8.0.0.1
IBM Websphere Application Server 8.0.0.0
IBM Websphere Application Server 8.0
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

IBM WebSphere Application Server CVE-2014-0823 Arbitrary File Disclosure Vulnerability

IBM WebSphere Application Server is prone to a file-disclosure vulnerability because it fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input.

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to download arbitrary files in the context of the web server process, which may aid in further attacks.

IBM WebSphere Application Server prior to 8.0.0.9 and 8.5.5.2 are vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

IBM WebSphere Application Server CVE-2014-0823 Arbitrary File Disclosure Vulnerability

Attackers can exploit this issue with a browser.

Solution / Fix

IBM WebSphere Application Server CVE-2014-0823 Arbitrary File Disclosure Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

References

IBM WebSphere Application Server CVE-2014-0823 Arbitrary File Disclosure Vulnerability

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