20096 : BEA WebLogic WebApp/EJB run-as Security Role Privilege Escalation
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Disclosure

Oct 10, 2005

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Unknown

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Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

Description

BEA WebLogic contains a flaw that may allow a remote attacker to gain access to unauthorized privileges. The issue is triggered due to an error in the deploying of Web applications and EJBs, which may allow a remote authenticated attacker to change privileges in a Web application or EJB from the Deployer security role to the Admin security role by exploiting the run-as deployment descriptor element, resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Unknown
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified
OSVDB: Web Related

Solution

Upgrade to version 8.1 Service Pack 5 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. In addition, BEA Systems has released a patch for version 7.0 Service Pack 6.

Products

BEA Systems, Inc.
Watch-list
BEA WebLogic Server/Express
Watch-list
8.1 Service Pack 4
7.0 Service Pack 6

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