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IBM WebSphere Application Server Java Plugin Security Bypass
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA29976
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Release Date:
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2008-05-01
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Last Update:
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2008-05-19
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Popularity:
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5,628 views
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Critical:
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Moderately critical
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Impact:
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Security Bypass
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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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| CVE reference: | CVE-2008-2221
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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.
Changelog:
2008-05-19: Added CVE reference.
Original Advisory:
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PK65161
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