CVE-2009-0904 Security feature bypass in n/a

Medium 6.4 Published Updated

Remote attackers can bypass access restrictions and modify data via XML fuzzing in IBM WebSphere Application Server SOAP requests.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not stated
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2009-0904?

CVE-2009-0904 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Application Server, published on 5 Jul 2009. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The IBM Stax XMLStreamWriter in the Web Services component in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.1 before 6.1.0.25 does not properly process XML encoding, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and possibly modify data via "XML fuzzing attacks" sent through SOAP requests.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0904?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Websphere Application Server.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0904?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0904 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2009-0904 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-0904 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Ibm Websphere Application Server vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-285r-jf89-jj3c.

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