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AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution
ESB-2013.1853
Security Bulletin: Fixes available for Security
Vulnerabilities in IBM WebSphere Portal
24 December 2013
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: IBM WebSphere Portal
Publisher: IBM
Operating System: AIX
HP-UX
Linux variants
Solaris
Windows
IBM i
i5/OS
z/OS
Impact/Access: Cross-site Scripting -- Remote with User Interaction
Access Confidential Data -- Remote/Unauthenticated
Unauthorised Access -- Existing Account
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names: CVE-2013-6735 CVE-2013-6723 CVE-2013-6328
CVE-2013-6316 CVE-2013-4012
Original Bulletin:
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21660011
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21660289
Comment: This bulletin contains two (2) IBM security advisories.
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Security Bulletin: Fixes available for Security Vulnerabilities in IBM
WebSphere Portal
Document information
More support for:
WebSphere Portal
Software version:
6.1, 7.0, 8.0
Operating system(s):
AIX, HP-UX, IBM i, Linux, Solaris, Windows, i5/OS, z/OS
Reference #:
1660011
Modified date:
2013-12-20
Summary
Fixes are available for multiple security vulnerabilities in IBM WebSphere
Portal.
Vulnerability Details
CVEID: CVE-2013-6328
DESCRIPTION:
A Cross Site Scripting (XSS) and IFrame Injection vulnerability in the IBM Web
Content Manager (WCM) UI has been identified.
CVSS:
CVSS Base Score: 4.3
CVSS Temporal Score: See http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/xfdb/88909 for the
current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N)
AFFECTED PRODUCTS AND VERSIONS:
WebSphere Portal 8
WebSphere Portal 7
WebSphere Portal 6.1.5
WebSphere Portal 6.1.0
REMEDIATION:
The recommended solution is to apply PM96345 as soon as practical.
Fix: Apply an Interim Fix or a Cumulative Fix containing PM96345 .
For 8.0.0 through 8.0.0.1
- - Upgrade to Fix Pack 8.0.0.1 with Cumulative Fix 9 (CF09)
(Combined Cumulative Fixes for WebSphere Portal 8.0.0.1:
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24034497)
For 7.0.0 through 7.0.0.2
- - Upgrade to Fix Pack 7.0.0.2 with Cumulative Fix 26 (CF26) and then apply
Interim Fix PM96345
(Combined Cumulative fixes for WebSphere Portal 7.0.0.2:
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24029452)
For 6.1.5.0 through 6.1.5.3
- - Upgrade to Fix Pack 6.1.5.3 with Cumulative Fix 27 (CF27) and then apply
Interim Fix PM96345
(Cumulative fixes for WebSphere Portal 6.1.5.3:
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24023835)
For 6.1.0.0 through 6.1.0.6
- - Upgrade to Fix Pack 6.1.0.6 with Cumulative Fix 27 (CF27) and then apply
Interim Fix PM96345
(Cumulative fixes for WebSphere Portal 6.1.0.6:
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24023835)
Workaround(s): None
Mitigation(s): None
CVEID: CVE-2013-6316
DESCRIPTION:
In some specific situations, when using WCM context processors in combination
with rendering Taxonomy components, the access control restrictions on
individual categories in the taxonomy are not always enforced correctly.
This occurs if the context processor changes the effective content selection.
Properties of WCM content could be displayed to users, who do not have access
rights to see them.
CVSS:
CVSS Base Score: 4.3
CVSS Temporal Score: See http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/xfdb/88597 for the
current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N)
AFFECTED PRODUCTS AND VERSIONS:
WebSphere Portal 8
WebSphere Portal 7
REMEDIATION:
The recommended solution is to apply PI04897 as soon as practical.
Fix: Apply a Cumulative Fix containing PI04897.
For 8.0.0 through 8.0.0.1
- - Upgrade to Fix Pack 8.0.0.1 with Cumulative Fix 9 (CF09)
(Combined Cumulative Fixes for WebSphere Portal 8.0.0.1:
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24034497)
For 7.0.0 through 7.0.0.2
- - Upgrade to Fix Pack 7.0.0.2 with Cumulative Fix 26 (CF26)
(Combined Cumulative fixes for WebSphere Portal 7.0.0.2:
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24029452)
Workaround(s): None
Mitigation(s): None
CVEID: CVE-2013-6723
DESCRIPTION:
In some specific situations, when using WCM navigator components that reference
other WCM components and in addition specify the compute="always" option,
access control restrictions on individual components are not always enforced
correctly. The access control check for the referenced components works not
correctly, if the navigator contains more than one entry. Referenced WCM
components could be displayed to users, who do not have access to see them.
CVSS:
CVSS Base Score: 4.3
CVSS Temporal Score: See http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/xfdb/89278 for the
current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N)
AFFECTED PRODUCTS AND VERSIONS:
WebSphere Portal 8 (Fix Pack level 8.0.0.1 only)
REMEDIATION:
The recommended solution is to apply PI05684 as soon as practical.
Fix: Apply a Cumulative Fix containing PI05684.
For 8.0.0.1
- - Apply Cumulative Fix 9 (CF09)
(Combined Cumulative Fixes for WebSphere Portal 8.0.0.1:
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24034497)
Workaround(s): None
Mitigation(s): None
CVEID: CVE-2013-4012
DESCRIPTION:
If 'IBM Content Template Catalog 4.0 for WebSphere Portal v8.0' is installed on
WebSphere Portal 8 , PAAs can be installed and executed with less than
administrator rights.
CVSS:
CVSS Base Score: 3.6
CVSS Temporal Score: See http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/xfdb/85618 for the
current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (AV:N/AC:H/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:P)
AFFECTED PRODUCTS AND VERSIONS:
WebSphere Portal 8
REMEDIATION:
The recommended solution is to apply PM93172 as soon as practical.
Fix: Apply a Cumulative Fix containing PM93172.
For 8.0.0 through 8.0.0.1
- - Upgrade to Fix Pack 8.0.0.1 with Cumulative Fix 9 (CF09)
(Combined Cumulative Fixes for WebSphere Portal 8.0.0.1:
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24034497)
Workaround(s): None
Mitigation(s): None
Affected Products
Various - see above.
Remediation/Fixes
Various - see above.
Workarounds/Mitigations
Various - see above.
Important note:
IBM strongly suggests that all System z customers be subscribed to the System
z Security Portal to receive the latest critical System z security and
integrity service. If you are not subscribed, see the instructions on the
System z Security web site. Security and integrity APARs and associated fixes
will be posted to this portal. IBM suggests reviewing the CVSS scores and
applying all security or integrity fixes as soon as possible to minimize any
potential risk.
References:
Complete CVSS Guide
On-line Calculator V2
Related information
IBM Secure Engineering Web Portal
IBM Product Security Incident Response Blog
Change History
20 December 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 Security Bulletin.
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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Security Bulletin: Fix available for Unauthorized Information Retrieval
Security Vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Portal (CVE-2013-6735)
More support for:
WebSphere Portal
Software version:
6.0, 6.1, 7.0, 8.0
Operating system(s):
AIX, HP-UX, IBM i, Linux, Solaris, Windows, i5/OS, z/OS
Reference #:
1660289
Modified date:
2013-12-20
Summary
A fix that blocks unauthorized information retrieval is available for a
security vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Portal.
Vulnerability Details
CVEID: CVE-2013-6735
DESCRIPTION:
A security vulnerability has been identified. A remote unauthorized attacker
could retrieve information from the JCR by manipulating a WCM URL.
CVSS:
CVSS Base Score: 6.4
CVSS Temporal Score: See http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/xfdb/89591 for the
current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N)
Affected Products
WebSphere Portal 8
WebSphere Portal 7
WebSphere Portal 6.1.5
WebSphere Portal 6.1.0
WebSphere Portal 6.0.1
WebSphere Portal 6.0.0
Remediation/Fixes
The recommended solution is to apply PI07777 as soon as practical.
Fix: Apply Interim Fix PI07777.
For 8.0.0 through 8.0.0.1
- - Upgrade to Fix Pack 8.0.0.1 with Cumulative Fix 8 (CF08) and then apply
Interim Fix PI07777
(Combined Cumulative Fixes for WebSphere Portal 8.0.0.1:
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24034497)
For 7.0.0 through 7.0.0.2
- - Upgrade to Fix Pack 7.0.0.2 with Cumulative Fix 26 (CF26) and then apply
Interim Fix PI07777
(Combined Cumulative fixes for WebSphere Portal 7.0.0.2:
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24029452)
For 6.1.5.0 through 6.1.5.3
- - Upgrade to Fix Pack 6.1.5.3 with Cumulative Fix 27 (CF27) and then apply
Interim Fix PI07777
(Cumulative fixes for WebSphere Portal 6.1.5.3:
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24023835)
For 6.1.0.0 through 6.1.0.6
- - Upgrade to Fix Pack 6.1.0.6 with Cumulative Fix 27 (CF27) and then apply
Interim Fix PI07777
(Cumulative fixes for WebSphere Portal 6.1.0.6:
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24023835)
For 6.0.1 through 6.0.1.6
- - Upgrade to Fix Pack 6.0.1.7 and then apply Interim Fix PI07777
(Cumulative fixes for WebSphere Portal 6.0.1.7:
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24024380#60)
For 6.0.0.0 through 6.0.0.1
- - Upgrade to Fix Pack 6.0.0.1 and then apply Interim Fix PI07777
Workarounds/Mitigations
Workaround(s): None
Mitigation(s): None
Important note:
IBM strongly suggests that all System z customers be subscribed to the System z
Security Portal to receive the latest critical System z security and integrity
service. If you are not subscribed, see the instructions on the System z
Security web site. Security and integrity APARs and associated fixes will be
posted to this portal. IBM suggests reviewing the CVSS scores and applying all
security or integrity fixes as soon as possible to minimize any potential risk.
References:
Complete CVSS Guide
On-line Calculator V2
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The vulnerability was reported by:
A. Antukh & S. Temnikov
Related information
IBM Secure Engineering Web Portal
IBM Product Security Incident Response Blog
Change History
20 December 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 Security Bulletin.
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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