83112 : JBoss Multiple Products mod_cluster Server Root Context Exposure Access Restriction Bypass
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Disclosure Date
2012-06-19

Description

Multiple JBoss products contain a flaw that is triggered when mod_cluster by default would expose the root context of a server even when set to "exlcudeContexts." This may allow an attacker to bypass restrictions.

Classification

 Location: Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Misconfiguration
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Solution: Patch / RCS
Exploit: Exploit Unknown
Disclosure: Vendor Verified

Solution

Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Red Hat has released a patch to address this vulnerability. Check the Red Hat security advisory in the references section.

Products
Red Hat, Inc.
JBoss Enterprise Application Platform
 5.1.2
JBoss Enterprise Web Platform
 5.1.2
JBoss Enterprise Web Server
 1.0.2
JBoss Communications Platform
 5.1.3

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CVSSv2 Score

CVSSv2 Base Score = 4.3
Source: nvd.nist.gov | Generated: 2012-10-23 | Disagree?

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