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AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution
ESB-2014.1639
Security Bulletin: IBM Curam offerings are vulnerable to a
cross site scripting attack (CVE-2014-6091)
22 September 2014
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: IBM Curam Social Program Management
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-2014-6091
Original Bulletin:
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21684930
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Security Bulletin: IBM Curam offerings are vulnerable to a cross site
scripting attack (CVE-2014-6091)
Security Bulletin
Document information
More support for:
Curam Social Program Management
Software version:
6.0.4
Operating system(s):
AIX, HP-UX, Linux, Solaris, Windows, z/OS
Reference #:
1684930
Modified date:
2014-09-19
Summary
IBM Curam offerings are vulnerable to a cross site scripting attack.
Vulnerability Details
CVEID: CVE-2014-6091
DESCRIPTION:
Curam Social Program Management 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 Base Score: 3.5
CVSS Temporal Score: See http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/xfdb/95869 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
Curam Social Program Management
All products are affected when running code releases 6.0.4.x.
Remediation/Fixes
Product VRMF Remediation/First Fix
Curam SPM 6.0.4 Visit IBM Fix Central and upgrade to 6.0.4.5 iFix7 or a
later interim fix level.
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
Change History
19 Sept 2014: Original version 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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