IBM Websphere DataPower XML Security Gateway 3.6.1 XS40 - Remote Denial of Service

Author: Erik
type: dos
platform: multiple
port: 0
date_added: 2009-01-08
date_updated: 2014-04-07
verified: 1
codes: CVE-2009-0120;OSVDB-52605
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source: https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33169/info

IBM WebSphere DataPower XML Security Gateway XS40 is prone to a remote denial-of-service vulnerability because it fails to handle user-supplied input.

Remote attackers can exploit this issue to cause the device to reboot, denying service to legitimate users.

WebSphere DataPower XML Security Gateway XS40 with firmware 3.6.1.5 is affected; other versions may also be vulnerable.

The following string is sufficient to trigger this issue:

?abc?