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AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution
ESB-2014.0717
Security Bulletin: Fix available for security vulnerabilities related to
IEHS in IBM WebSphere Portal (multiple CVEs)
13 May 2014
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: WebSphere Portal
Publisher: IBM
Operating System: AIX
HP-UX
IBM i
Linux variants
Solaris
Windows
i5/OS
z/OS
Impact/Access: Access Privileged Data -- Remote/Unauthenticated
Cross-site Scripting -- Remote with User Interaction
Provide Misleading Information -- Remote with User Interaction
Unauthorised Access -- Remote/Unauthenticated
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names: CVE-2014-0918 CVE-2014-0917 CVE-2013-5449
CVE-2013-0599 CVE-2013-0467 CVE-2013-0464
CVE-2012-2161 CVE-2012-2159
Reference: ESB-2014.0191
ESB-2014.0083
ESB-2013.1823
ESB-2013.1729
ESB-2013.1625
ESB-2013.1438
ESB-2013.1391
ESB-2013.1291
ESB-2013.1289
ESB-2013.1169
ESB-2013.1106
ESB-2013.1097
ESB-2013.1000
ESB-2013.0851
ESB-2013.0839
ESB-2013.0806
ESB-2013.0766
ESB-2013.0736
ESB-2013.0515
ESB-2012.1189
ESB-2012.1101
ESB-2013.0861.2
Original Bulletin:
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21670753
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Security Bulletin: Fix available for security vulnerabilities related to IEHS
in IBM WebSphere Portal (multiple CVEs)
Security Bulletin
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 #:
1670753
Modified date:
2014-05-08
Summary
Fix available for security vulnerabilities related to IBM Eclipse Help System
(IEHS) in IBM WebSphere Portal.
Vulnerability Details
IBM WebSphere Portal is affected by vulnerabilities in IBM Eclipse Help System
(IEHS).
CVE ID: CVE-2014-0918
DESCRIPTION:
IBM Eclipse Help System could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories
on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request to view
arbitrary files on the system.
CVSS:
CVSS Base Score: 7.1
CVSS Temporal Score: See http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/xfdb/91980
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N)
CVE ID: CVE-2014-0917
DESCRIPTION:
IBM Eclipse Help System is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by
improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit
this vulnerability using a specially-crafted URL to execute script in a
victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once
the URL is clicked. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the
victim's cookie-based authentication credentials.
CVSS:
CVSS Base Score: 4.3
CVSS Temporal Score: See http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/xfdb/91979
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N)
CVE ID: CVE-2013-5449
DESCRIPTION:
IBM Eclipse Help System (IEHS), as used in multiple IBM products, is
vulnerable to cross-site scripting. A remote attacker could exploit this
vulnerability using a specially-crafted URL to execute script in a victim's
Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the URL
is clicked. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's
cookie-based authentication credentials.
CVSS:
CVSS Base Score: 4.3
CVSS Temporal Score: See http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/xfdb/88056
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N)
CVE ID: CVE-2013-0599
DESCRIPTION:
Multiple IBM products could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive
information, caused by a vulnerability in the IBM Eclipse Help System. A
specially-crafted URL could cause an error message to be returned in the
browser that may contain sensitive information.
CVSS:
CVSS Base Score: 5.0
CVSS Temporal Score: See http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/xfdb/83613
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (AV:N/AC:L/AU:N/C:P/I:N/A:N)
CVE ID: CVE-2013-0464
DESCRIPTION:
IBM Eclipse Help System, as used in multiple IBM products, is vulnerable to
cross-site scripting. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using
a specially-crafted URL to execute script in a victim's Web browser within the
security context of the hosting Web site, once the URL is clicked. An attacker
could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication
credentials.
CVSS:
CVSS Base Score: 4.3
CVSS Temporal Score: See http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/xfdb/81060
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N)
CVE ID: CVE-2013-0467
DESCRIPTION:
IBM Eclipse Help System, as used in multiple IBM products, could allow a
remote attacker to obtain sensitive information. An attacker could send a
specially-crafted URL to view source code on the help system server.
CVSS:
CVSS Base Score: 4
CVSS Temporal Score: See http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/xfdb/81102
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:N)
CVEID: CVE-2012-2161
DESCRIPTION:
Multiple IBM products are vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by
improper validation of user-supplied input by the IBM Eclipse Help System
deferredView.jsp script. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability
using a specially-crafted URL to execute script in a victim's Web browser
within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the URL is clicked.
An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based
authentication credentials.
CVSS:
CVSS Base Score: 4.3
CVSS Temporal Score: See http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/xfdb/74833
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N)
CVE ID: CVE-2012-2159
DESCRIPTION:
Multiple IBM products could allow a remote attacker to conduct phishing
attacks, caused by an open redirect vulnerability in the Eclipse Help System.
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to redirect a victim to arbitrary
Web sites.
CVSS:
CVSS Base Score: 4.3
CVSS Temporal Score: See http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/xfdb/74832
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N)
Affected Products and Versions
AFFECTED PRODUCTS AND VERSIONS:
WebSphere Portal 8.0 *
WebSphere Portal 7.0
WebSphere Portal 6.1.5
WebSphere Portal 6.1.0
* For installations having already Fix Pack 8.0.0.1 Cumulative Fix CF06 or
higher installed, only CVE-2013-0599 applies.
Remediation/Fixes
The recommended solution is to apply PI14125 as soon as practical.
Fix: Apply Interim Fix PI14125 or a Cumulative Fix containing PI14125.
For 8.0.0 through 8.0.0.1
. Upgrade to Fix Pack 8.0.0.1 with Cumulative Fix 11 (CF11) and then apply
Interim Fix PI14125
(Combined Cumulative fixes for WebSphere Portal 8.0.0.1:
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24031246)
For 7.0.0 through 7.0.0.2
. Upgrade to Fix Pack 7.0.0.2 with Cumulative Fix 27 (CF27) and then apply
Interim Fix PI14125
(Combined Cumulative fixes for WebSphere Portal 7.0.0.2:
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24027857)
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 PI14125
(Cumulative fixes for WebSphere Portal 6.1.5.3:
http://www.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 PI14125
(Cumulative fixes for WebSphere Portal 6.1.0.6:
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24023835)
Workarounds and Mitigations
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
Related information
IBM Secure Engineering Web Portal
IBM Product Security Incident Response Blog
Acknowledgement
The vulnerability was reported by:
Filippo Roncari
Change History
25th April 2014: 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.
Disclaimer
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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