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AUSCERT Security Bulletin
ASB-2010.0216.2
Update for WebSphere vulnerability
22 September 2010
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1
Operating System: AIX
HP-UX
Solaris
Linux variants
Windows
Impact/Access: Denial of Service -- Remote with User Interaction
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names: CVE-2010-0781
Member content until: Friday, October 22 2010
Revision History: September 22 2010: Updated bulletin ID
September 22 2010: Initial Release
OVERVIEW
IBM has identified a denial of service vulnerability in IBM
WebSphere Application Server.
IMPACT
CVE-2010-0781
A denial of service flaw in the administrative console of IBM
WebSphere Application Server 6.1 is vulnerable to remote attack via
a malicious URL designed to consume CPU resources. [1]
MITIGATION
It is recommended to apply the latest Fix Pack (6.1.0.33 or later)
or APAR PM11807. [2]
REFERENCES
[1] IBM WebSphere Application Server administration console denial of
service
http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/xfdb/61890
[2] Recommended fixes for WebSphere Application Server
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg27004980#ver61
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