CVE-2009-0436 Misconfiguration in n/a
Incorrect permissions on AF_UNIX sockets in IBM HTTP Server modules allow local attackers to potentially escalate privileges or bypass security controls.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-0436?
CVE-2009-0436 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Application Server, published on 10 Feb 2009. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The (1) mod_ibm_ssl and (2) mod_cgid modules in IBM HTTP Server 6.0.x before 6.0.2.31 and 6.1.x before 6.1.0.19, as used in WebSphere Application Server (WAS), set incorrect permissions for AF_UNIX sockets, which has unknown impact and local attack vectors.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0436?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Websphere Application Server.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0436?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0436 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2009-0436 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-0436 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Websphere Application Server
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8785-fv4v-qwrx.