Vulnerability Description
The Web Services Security component in IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0 before Fix Pack 1 (7.0.0.1), 6.1 before Fix Pack 23 (6.1.0.23),and 6.0.2 before Fix Pack 33 (6.0.2.33) does not properly enforce (1) nonce and (2) timestamp expiration values in WS-Security bindings as stored in the com.ibm.wsspi.wssecurity.core custom property, which allows remote authenticated users to conduct session hijacking attacks.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | 6.0.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34131
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27006876Patch
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27007951Patch
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27014463Patch
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=0&q=PK66676&apar=only
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49391
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34131
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27006876Patch
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27007951Patch
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27014463Patch
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=0&q=PK66676&apar=only
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49391
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-0891?
CVE-2009-0891 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The Web Services Security component in IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0 before Fix Pack 1 (7.0.0.1), 6.1 before Fix Pack 23 (6.1.0.23),and 6.0.2 before Fix Pack 33 (6.0.2.33) does not properly enf...
How severe is CVE-2009-0891?
CVE-2009-0891 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-0891?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Websphere Application Server.