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BEA WebLogic Server Multiple Authorizers Security Bypass
Secunia Advisory: SA32304
Release Date: 2008-10-15
Popularity: 1,368 views

Critical:
Moderately critical
Impact: Security Bypass
Where: From remote
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

Software:BEA WebLogic Server 9.x

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CVE reference:CVE-2008-4009


Description:
A vulnerability has been reported in BEA WebLogic Server, which can be exploited by malicious people to bypass certain security restrictions.

The vulnerability is caused due to an unspecified error related to the use of multiple authorizers (e.g. a XACMLAuthorizer and a DefaultAuthorizer) and can be exploited to bypass certain security restrictions.

The vulnerability is reported in Oracle WebLogic Server 9.1.

Solution:
Use the Smart Update tool to install the 9.1 patch for CR334468.

Provided and/or discovered by:
Reported by the vendor.

Original Advisory:
https://support.bea.com/application_c...portlets/securityadvisories/2802.html


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