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AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution
ESB-2015.0548
Security Bulletin: Multiple IBM InfoSphere Information Server components
are affected by a vulnerability in IBM Dojo Toolkit (CVE-2014-8917)
10 March 2015
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: IBM InfoSphere Information Server components
IBM InfoSphere Cognos TM1 Connector
IBM InfoSphere Metadata Asset Manager
IBM InfoSphere Information Server Business Glossary
IBM InfoSphere DataStage Operations Console
IBM InfoSphere Data Quality Console
IBM InfoSphere Information Analyzer
IBM InfoSphere DataClick
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-2014-8917
Reference: ESB-2015.0525
ESB-2015.0443
ESB-2015.0434
ESB-2015.0374
ESB-2015.0320
Original Bulletin:
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21694332
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Security Bulletin: Multiple IBM InfoSphere Information Server components are
affected by a vulnerability in IBM Dojo Toolkit (CVE-2014-8917)
Document information
More support for:
InfoSphere Information Server
Software version:
8.5, 8.7, 9.1, 11.3
Operating system(s):
AIX, HP-UX, Linux, Solaris, Windows
Reference #:
1694332
Modified date:
2015-03-09
Security Bulletin
Summary
Multiple components of IBM InfoSphere Information Server may be affected by an
XSS vulnerability in IBM Dojo Toolkit.
Vulnerability Details
CVE-ID: CVE-2014-8917
DESCRIPTION: IBM Dojo Toolkit 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: 4.3
CVSS Temporal Score: See http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/xfdb/99303 for more
information
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N)
Affected Products and Versions
The following products, running on all supported platforms, are affected:
IBM Infosphere Cognos TM1 Connector: version 11.3
IBM InfoSphere Metadata Asset Manager: versions 8.7 to 11.3
IBM InfoSphere Information Server Business Glossary: versions 8.1 to 11.3
IBM InfoSphere DataStage Operations Console: versions 8.7 to 11.3
IBM InfoSphere Data Quality Console: versions 9.1 to 11.3
IBM InfoSphere Information Analyzer: versions 8.7 to 11.3
IBM InfoSphere DataClick: version 9.1
Remediation/Fixes
Product VRMF APAR Remediation/First Fix
InfoSphere Information Server and components 11.3 JR52127 --Apply IBM InfoSphere Information Server version 11.3.1.1
JR52145
JR52264
InfoSphere Information Server and components 9.1 JR52127 --Apply IBM InfoSphere Information Server version 9.1.2.0
JR52145 --Apply IBM InfoSphere Metadata Asset Manager Security Patch
JR52264 --Apply the IBM InfoSphere Information Server Business Glossary Security Patch
--Apply the IBM InfoSphere DataStage Operations Console Security Patch
--Apply the IBM InfoSphere Data Quality Console Security Patch
--Apply the IBM InfoSphere Information Analyzer Security Patch
--Apply the IBM InfoSphere DataClick Security Patch
InfoSphere Information Server and components 8.7 JR52127 --Apply IBM InfoSphere Information Server version 8.7 Fix Pack 2
JR52145 --Apply the IBM InfoSphere Metadata Asset Manager Security Patch
JR52264 --Apply the IBM InfoSphere Information Server Business Glossary Security Patch
--Apply the IBM InfoSphere DataStage Operations Console Security Patch
--Apply the IBM InfoSphere Information Analyzer Security Patch
InfoSphere Information Server and components 8.5 JR52145 --Apply IBM InfoSphere Information Server version 8.5 Fix Pack 3
--Apply the IBM InfoSphere Business Glossary Security Patch
InfoSphere Information Server and components 8.1 JR52145 IBM InfoSphere Business Glossary Customers should contact IBM customer support
Note: The same fix may be listed under multiple vulnerabilities. Installing
the fix addresses all vulnerabilities to which the fix applies. Also, some
fixes require installing both a fix pack and a subsequent patch. While the fix
pack must be installed first, any additional patches required may be installed
in any order.
Workarounds and Mitigations
None
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References
Complete CVSS Guide
On-line Calculator V2
Related information
IBM Secure Engineering Web Portal
IBM Product Security Incident Response Blog
Change History
12 February 2015: Original Version Published
09 March 2015: Updated for release of fix for 11.3
*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.
Cross reference information
Segment Product Component Platform Version Edition
Information Management InfoSphere Information Server AIX, HP-UX, Linux,
Solaris, Windows 11.3, 8.5, 8.7, 9.1
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