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AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution
ESB-2014.1629
Security Bulletin: Potential Security exposures with WebSphere Application
Server (CVE-2014-4770 and CVE-2014-4816)
19 September 2014
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: IBM WebSphere Application Server
Publisher: IBM
Operating System: AIX
HP-UX
Linux variants
Solaris
Windows
Impact/Access: Cross-site Request Forgery -- Remote with User Interaction
Cross-site Scripting -- Remote with User Interaction
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names: CVE-2014-4816 CVE-2014-4770
Original Bulletin:
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21682767
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Security Bulletin: Potential Security exposures with WebSphere Application
Server (CVE-2014-4770 and CVE-2014-4816)
Security Bulletin
Document information
More support for:
WebSphere Application Server
General
Software version:
6.0.2, 6.1, 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, 8.5.5
Operating system(s):
AIX, HP-UX, IBM i, Linux, Solaris, Windows, z/OS
Software edition:
Base, Developer, Enterprise, Network Deployment
Reference #:
1682767
Modified date:
2014-09-18
Summary
There is a potential cross-site scripting (XSS) and a potential cross-site
request forgery (CSRF) security vulnerability in WebSphere Application Server.
Vulnerability Details
CVEID: CVE-2014-4770
Description: IBM WebSphere Application Server may be vulnerable to cross-site
scripting, caused by improper validation of input in the Administrative
Console. A remote attacker with Administrative authority could exploit this
vulnerability using a specially crafted URL to inject script into a victim's
Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site.
CVSS:
CVSS Base Score: 3.5
CVSS Temporal Score: See http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/xfdb/95209 for the
current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N)
CVEID: CVE-2014-4816
Description: IBM WebSphere Application Server may be vulnerable to a
cross-site request forgery, caused by improper validation of input in the
Administrative Console. By persuading a user to visit a malicious Web site, a
remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive
information, perform cross-site scripting attacks, and other malicious
activities.
CVSS:
CVSS Base Score: 3.5
CVSS Temporal Score: See http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/xfdb/95402 for the
current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N)
Affected Products and Versions
These problems affect the following versions of the WebSphere Application
Server or WebSphere Application Server Hypervisor Edition:
Version 8.5
Version 8
Version 7
Version 6.1
Version 6.0.2
Remediation/Fixes
The recommended solution is to apply the Interim Fix, Fix Pack or PTF for each
named product as soon as practical.
Fix:Apply an Interim Fix, Fix Pack or PTF containing APAR PI23055, as noted
below:
For affected IBM WebSphere Application Server:
For V8.5.0.0 through 8.5.5.3:
Apply Fix Pack 8.5.5.0 or later
Then apply Interim Fix PI23055
- --OR--
Apply Fix Pack 8.5.5.4 or later (targeted to be available 8 December
2014).
For V8.0.0.0 through 8.0.0.9:
Apply Fix Pack 8.0.0.6 or later
Then apply interim Fix PI23055
- --OR--
Apply Fix Pack 8.0.0.10 or later (targeted to be available 16 February
2015).
For V7.0.0.0 through 7.0.0.31:
Apply Fix Pack 7.0.0.27 or later
Then apply Interim Fix PI23055
- --OR--
Apply Fix Pack 7.0.0.35 or later (targeted to be available 13 October
2014).
For V6.1.0.0 through 6.1.0.47:
Apply Fix Pack 6.1.0.47 and then apply Interim Fix PI23055
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 to IBM by Lukasz Plonka
Lukasz.Plonka.ingservicespolska.pl
Change History
18 September 2014: original document 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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