Security Advisories and Notifications
Security Advisory: (BEA05-77.00)
From: Oracle Corporation
Minor Subject: User was not logged out when a Web application was redeployed.
Product(s) Affected: WebLogic Server and WebLogic Express
Threat level: Low
A user accessing the default Web application is not logged out when it is redeployed. Subsequently, the user may be able to access the Web application even when the security constraints or security role mappings have been changed to preclude access.
Severity: Medium
The user may be able to access the Web application without authenticating again.
A problem was identified that could potentially cause a security vulnerability in certain versions of WebLogic Server. An upgrade is available to correct this problem (see Section II). Oracle treats potential security problems with a high degree of urgency and endeavors to take appropriate steps to help ensure the security of our customers' systems. As a result, Oracle strongly suggests the following actions:
I. Read the following advisory.
II. Apply the suggested action.
III. If you know of any additional users interested in future security advisories, please forward them the registration instructions included in this advisory.
This vulnerability occurs in both WebLogic Server and WebLogic Express. Subsequent references in this advisory to WebLogic Server are intended to encompass both products.
I. Advisory
Any site that changes security constraints or role mappings in the default Web application when redeploying is susceptible to this vulnerability.
A user authenticates successfully and accesses the default Web application requiring authentication. The Web application is then redeployed. The user's session is not immediately invalidated and authentication is not required again in order for the user to access the Web application.
This patch resolves the issue by requiring a user to authenticate again after the Web application is redeployed.
The following versions of WebLogic Server and WebLogic Express are affected by this vulnerability:
- WebLogic Server and WebLogic Express 7.0 released through Service Pack 5, on all platforms
II. SUGGESTED ACTION
Oracle strongly recommends the following course of actions:
WebLogic Server and WebLogic Express version 7.0
Upgrade to WebLogic Server and WebLogic Express version 7.0 Service Pack 6
SECURITY COMMUNICATIONS
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Thank you,
Oracle Corporation