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AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution
ESB-2013.1636
Security Bulletin: Potential Security Vulnerability fixed in
WebSphere Virtual Enterprise (CVE-2013-5425)
14 November 2013
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: IBM WebSphere Virtual Enterprise
Publisher: IBM
Operating System: AIX
HP-UX
Linux variants
Solaris
Windows
Impact/Access: Cross-site Scripting -- Remote with User Interaction
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names: CVE-2013-5425
Reference: ESB-2013.1625
Original Bulletin:
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21652405
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Security Bulletin: Potential Security Vulnerability fixed in WebSphere Virtual
Enterprise (CVE-2013-5425)
Flash (Alert)
Document information
WebSphere Virtual Enterprise
General
Software version:
6.1.1, 7.0
Operating system(s):
AIX, HP-UX, IBM i, Linux, Solaris, Windows
Software edition:
All Editions
Reference #:
1652405
Modified date:
2013-11-12
Abstract
Potential Security vulnerability fixed in WebSphere Virtual Enterprise
Content
VULNERABILITY DETAILS:
CVE ID: CVE-2013-5425 (PM93828)
DESCRIPTION: IBM WebSphere Virtual Enterprise may be vulnerable to cross-site
scripting in the Administration Console caused by improper validation of
user-supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using
a specially-crafted URL to execute script in the victim's Web browser within
the security context of the hosting Web site, once the URL is clicked.
CVSS:
CVSS Base Score: 3.5
CVSS Temporal Score: See http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/xfdb/87487 for the
current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS String: (AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N)
AFFECTED VERSIONS: The following versions are affected:
IBM WebSphere Virtual Enterprise Version 7
IBM WebSphere Virtual Enterprise Version 6.1
REMEDIATION: The recommended solution is to apply the Fix Pack or PTF for each
named product as soon as practical
Fix:
Apply a Fix Pack or Interim Fix containing this APAR PM93828, as noted below:
For IBM WebSphere Virtual Enterprise
For V7.0 through 7.0.0.3:
Apply Fix Pack 4 (7.0.0.4), or later (targeted to be available late
November 2013).
For V6.1 through 6.1.1.5:
Apply Fix Pack 6 (6.1.1.6), or later
OR
APAR Interim Fix:
Find your applicable Version for APAR Interim Fix PM93828
Ensure you are at the minimally required Fix Pack Level before installing
the APAR Interim Fix, then
Apply the APAR Interim Fix
Workaround(s): None
Mitigation(s): none
REFERENCES:
Complete CVSS Guide
On-line Calculator V2
CHANGE HISTORY:
11 November 2013: Original copy published
*The CVSS Environment Score is customer environment specific and will
ultimately impact the Overall CVSS Score. Customers can evaluate the impact of
this vulnerability in their environments by accessing the links in the
Reference section of this Flash.
Note: According to the Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST),
the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) is an "industry open standard
designed to convey vulnerability severity and help to determine urgency and
priority of response." IBM PROVIDES THE CVSS SCORES "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY
OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. CUSTOMERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ASSESSING THE IMPACT
OF ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL SECURITY VULNERABILITY.
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