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IBM WebSphere Application Server for z/OS Double-Free Vulnerability
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA17658
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Release Date:
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2005-11-22
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Last Update:
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2005-11-30
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Popularity:
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7,454 views
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Critical:
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Moderately critical
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Impact:
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Unknown
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Where:
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From remote
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Solution Status:
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Vendor Patch
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| Software: | IBM WebSphere Application Server 5.x
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Description:
A vulnerability has been reported in WebSphere Application Server for z/OS, which has an unknown impact.
The vulnerability is caused due to a double-free error in the BBOORB module. This can cause a heap corruption and may cause the service to crash.
The vulnerability has been reported in version 5.0 and 5.1.0.
Solution:
Apply APARs
Version 5.0:
Apply APAR PK13936.
Version 5.1.0:
Apply APAR PK13939.
Provided and/or discovered by:
Reported by vendor.
Changelog:
2005-11-30: Vendor releases APAR for version 5.1.0. Updated "Description", "Solution" and "Original Advisory" sections.
Original Advisory:
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PK13936
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PK13939
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