20105 : BEA WebLogic -D Switch Server Log Cleartext Credential Disclosure
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Disclosure

Oct 10, 2005

Discovery

Unknown

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Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

Description

BEA WebLogic contains a flaw that may lead to an unauthorized information disclosure.  The issue is triggered when system properties are supplied on the Java command-line by using the -D switch when booting the server, which may allow a remote attacker with read access to the server log to disclose sensitive information resulting in a loss of confidentiality.

Classification

Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Cryptographic, Information Disclosure
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality
Exploit: Exploit Unknown
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified
OSVDB: Web Related

Solution

Upgrade to version 8.1 Service Pack 5 or 7.0 Service Pack 6 higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. In addition, BEA Systems has released a patch for version 6.1 Service Pack 7.

Products

BEA Systems, Inc.
Watch-list
BEA WebLogic Server/Express
Watch-list
8.1 Service Pack 4
7.0 Service Pack 5
6.1 Service Pack 7

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