CVE-2009-0436 describes a vulnerability in the mod_ibm_ssl and mod_cgid modules of IBM HTTP Server versions 6.0.x and 6.1.x, as integrated into WebSphere Application Server. This flaw involves incorrect permissions set for AF_UNIX sockets, leading to unknown impact via local attack vectors. With a CVSS score of 7.2 (AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C), the vulnerability is considered high severity, requiring local access but with low attack complexity and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
6.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.0.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:6.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.0.0.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:6.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.0.0.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:6.0.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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