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AA-2006.0083                  AUSCERT Advisory

                             [Win][UNIX/Linux]
          Patches available for IBM WebSphere Application Server
                    correcting several vulnerabiltiies
                              16 October 2006
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        AusCERT Advisory Summary
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Product:              IBM WebSphere Application Server prior to 6.1.0.2
                      IBM WebSphere Application Server prior to 6.0.2.15
Operating System:     AIX
                      HP-UX
                      Linux variants
                      Solaris
                      Windows
Impact:               Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands
                      Denial of Service
                      Reduced Security
Access:               Remote/Unauthenticated
CVE Names:            CVE-2006-4223 CVE-2006-3747
Member content until: Monday, November 13 2006

Ref:                  AL-2006.0061

Original Bulletin:    
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg24013142
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg24013495


OVERVIEW:

        Patches are avaialble for IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1.0.x 
        and 6.0.2.x which correct several vulnerabilities.


IMPACT:

        According to the release notes for IBM WebSphere Application Server 
        6.0.2 [1] this patch corrects the mod_rewrite vulnerability [2] in 
        the IBM HTTP Server and 13 other vulnerabilities in the "Security"
        component.

        According to external reports [3] the patches for IBM WebSphere 
        6.1.0 fix the information disclosure vulnerability described by 
        CVE-2006-4223. However, this patch contains other (possibly 
        security related) fixes [4].


MITIGATION:

        Users of IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.0.2.x should apply
        Fix Pack 15 [5] to upgrade to 6.0.2.15.

        Users of IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1.0.x should apply
        Fix Pack 2 [6] to upgrade to 6.1.0.2


REFERENCES:

        [1] IBM - Fix list for WebSphere Application Server Version 6.0.2
            http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg27006876

        [2] AL-2006.0061 -- [Win][UNIX/Linux] -- New Apache versions fix buffer 
            overflow vulnerability in mod_rewrite 
            http://www.auscert.org.au/6546

        [3] IBM WebSphere Application Server Three Vulnerabilities
            http://secunia.com/advisories/22372/

        [4] Fix list for WebSphere Application Server Version 6.1.0
            http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg27007951

        [5] 6.0.2.15: WebSphere Application Server V6.0.2 Fix Pack 15
            http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg240134956

        [6] 6.1.0.2: WebSphere Application Server V6.1.0 Fix Pack 2
            http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg24013142


AusCERT has made every effort to ensure that the information contained
in this document is accurate.  However, the decision to use the information
described is the responsibility of each user or organisation. The decision to
follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is
the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in
accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AusCERT
takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or
acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin.

If you believe that your computer system has been compromised or attacked in 
any way, we encourage you to let us know by completing the secure National IT 
Incident Reporting Form at:

        http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=3192

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