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IBM WebSphere Application Server Java Plugin Security Bypass Advisory Available in German 

Secunia Advisory: SA29976  
Release Date: 2008-05-01

Critical:
Moderately critical
Impact: Security Bypass
Where: From remote
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

Software:IBM WebSphere Application Server 5.x

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Description:
A vulnerability has been reported in IBM WebSphere Application Server, which can be exploited by malicious people to bypass certain security restrictions.

The vulnerability is caused due to an unspecified error in the Java plugin and can be exploited by an untrusted applet to gain escalated privileges.

The vulnerability is reported in version 5.0.2.

Solution:
Apply APAR PK65161.

Provided and/or discovered by:
Reported by the vendor.

Original Advisory:
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PK65161



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