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AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution
ESB-2014.1307
Security Bulletin: Multiple security vulnerabilities exist in the IBM SDK,
Java Technology Edition provided with WebSphere eXtreme Scale
5 August 2014
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: IBM WebSphere eXtreme Scale
Publisher: IBM
Operating System: AIX
HP-UX
Linux variants
Solaris
Windows
z/OS
Impact/Access: Modify Arbitrary Files -- Remote/Unauthenticated
Access Confidential Data -- Remote/Unauthenticated
Reduced Security -- Remote/Unauthenticated
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names: CVE-2014-0878 CVE-2014-0453
Reference: ASB-2014.0063
ASB-2014.0053
ESB-2014.1301
ESB-2014.1278
ESB-2014.0593
ESB-2014.0538
ESB-2014.0537
ESB-2014.0517
Original Bulletin:
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21679610
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Security Bulletin: Multiple security vulnerabilities exist in the IBM SDK,
Java Technology Edition provided with WebSphere eXtreme Scale
Document information
More support for:
WebSphere eXtreme Scale
Software version:
7.1, 7.1.1, 8.5, 8.6
Operating system(s):
AIX, HP-UX, Linux, Solaris, Windows, z/OS
Reference #:
1679610
Modified date:
2014-07-31
Security Bulletin
Summary
Three security vulnerabilities were identified in the IBM SDK, Java Technology
Edition provided with WebSphere eXtreme Scale.
Vulnerability Details
CVEID: CVE-2014-0878
DESCRIPTION: A vulnerability in the IBMSecureRandom implementation of the
IBMJCE and IBMSecureRandom cryptographic providers potentially allows an
attacker to predict the output of the random number generator under certain
circumstances. Refer to the Workarounds and Mitigation section below for
additional information.
CVSS:
CVSS Base Score: 5.8
CVSS Temporal Score: See http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/xfdb/91084 for the
current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N)
CVEID: CVE-2014-0453
DESCRIPTION: An unspecified vulnerability related to the Security component
has partial confidentiality impact, partial integrity impact, and no
availability impact.
CVSS:
CVSS Base Score: 4
CVSS Temporal Score: See http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/xfdb/92490 for the
current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N)
*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.
Affected Products and Versions
WebSphere eXtreme Scale Version 7.1.0
WebSphere eXtreme Scale Version 7.1.1
WebSphere eXtreme Scale Version 8.5.0
WebSphere eXtreme Scale Version 8.6.0
Remediation/Fixes
Apply an interim fix, according to the table below.
Product Version APAR Link to interim fix
WebSphere eXtreme Scale 7.1.0 PI21158 http://www-933.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/swg/selectFixes?parent=ibm~WebSphere&product=ibm/WebSphere/WebSphere+eXtreme+Scale&release=7.1.0.3&platform=All&function=all
WebSphere eXtreme Scale 7.1.1 PI20286 http://www-933.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/swg/selectFixes?parent=ibm~WebSphere&product=ibm/WebSphere/WebSphere+eXtreme+Scale&release=7.1.1.1&platform=All&function=all
WebSphere eXtreme Scale 8.5.0 PI20286 http://www-933.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/swg/selectFixes?parent=ibm~WebSphere&product=ibm/WebSphere/WebSphere+eXtreme+Scale&release=8.5.0.3&platform=All&function=all
WebSphere eXtreme Scale 8.6.0 PI21237 http://www-933.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/swg/selectFixes?parent=ibm~WebSphere&product=ibm/WebSphere/WebSphere+eXtreme+Scale&release=8.6.0.5&platform=All&function=all
Workarounds and Mitigations
There is no workaround. The interim fix must be applied to correct the problem.
References
Complete CVSS Guide
On-line Calculator V2
Related information
IBM Secure Engineering Web Portal
IBM Product Security Incident Response Blog
Acknowledgement
None.
Change History
31 July 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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