CVE-2009-2085 Auth bypass in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can bypass CSIv2 access restrictions in IBM WebSphere Application Server by exploiting improper Identity Assertion handling in EJBs.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2009-2085?

CVE-2009-2085 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Application Server, published on 13 Aug 2009. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Security component in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.1 before 6.1.0.25 and 7.0 before 7.0.0.5 does not properly handle use of Identity Assertion with CSIv2 Security, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended CSIv2 access restrictions via vectors involving Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB).

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2085?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Websphere Application Server.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2085?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2085 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2009-2085 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-2085 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Ibm Websphere Application Server vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qq9j-3pwq-87gm.

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