WebLogic Server Double Dot GET Request Remote Overflow

critical Nessus Plugin ID 10697

Synopsis

The remote web server is vulnerable to a buffer overflow attack.

Description

Requesting an overly long URL starting with a double dot can crash certain versions of WebLogic servers or possibly even allow for arbitrary code execution.

Solution

Upgrade to WebLogic 5.1 with Service Pack 7 or later.

Plugin Details

Severity: Critical

ID: 10697

File Name: weblogic_dotdotdos.nasl

Version: 1.35

Type: remote

Family: Web Servers

Published: 6/21/2001

Updated: 4/11/2022

Configuration: Enable thorough checks

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 6.7

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Critical

Base Score: 10

Temporal Score: 7.8

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:oracle:weblogic_server

Required KB Items: www/weblogic

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Vulnerability Publication Date: 12/19/2000

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2001-0098

BID: 2138

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