CVE-2006-7164 — MEDIUM (4.3)

Vulnerability Description

SimpleFileServlet in IBM WebSphere Application Server 5.0.1 through 5.0.2.7 on Linux and UNIX does not block certain invalid URIs and does not issue a security challenge, which allows remote attackers to read secure files and obtain sensitive information via certain requests.

CVSS Score

4.3

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Confidentiality

PARTIAL

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	All versions
Unix	Unix	All versions
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	5.0.1

References

http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24013029PatchVendor Advisory
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24013029PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2006-7164?

CVE-2006-7164 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). SimpleFileServlet in IBM WebSphere Application Server 5.0.1 through 5.0.2.7 on Linux and UNIX does not block certain invalid URIs and does not issue a security challenge, which allows remote attackers...

How severe is CVE-2006-7164?

CVE-2006-7164 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2006-7164?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Unix Unix, Ibm Websphere Application Server.