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AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution
ESB-2016.1203
Security Bulletin: Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM Java SDK affects
Rational Developer for System z (CVE-2016-0363 and CVE-2016-0376)
13 May 2016
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: IBM Rational Developer for System z
Publisher: IBM
Operating System: AIX
Linux variants
Windows
z/OS
Impact/Access: Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands -- Remote/Unauthenticated
Increased Privileges -- Remote/Unauthenticated
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names: CVE-2016-0376 CVE-2016-0363
Reference: ESB-2016.1198
ESB-2016.1192
ESB-2016.1181
ESB-2016.1177
ESB-2016.1170
ESB-2016.1167
ESB-2016.1164
ESB-2016.1129
Original Bulletin:
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21982136
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Security Bulletin: Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM Java SDK affects Rational
Developer for System z (CVE-2016-0363 and CVE-2016-0376)
Document information
More support for:
Rational Developer for System z
General Information
Software version:
8.5, 8.5.0.1, 8.5.1, 8.5.1.1, 8.5.1.2, 8.5.1.3, 8.5.1.4, 8.5.1.5, 8.5.1.6,
9.0, 9.0.0.1, 9.0.1, 9.0.1.1, 9.0.1.2, 9.0.1.3, 9.0.1.4, 9.0.1.5, 9.1, 9.1.1,
9.1.1.1, 9.1.1.2, 9.1.1.3, 9.5, 9.5.1
Operating system(s):
AIX, Linux, Windows, z/OS
Software edition:
All Editions
Reference #:
1982136
Modified date:
2016-05-12
Security Bulletin
Summary
There are multiple vulnerabilities in IBM SDK Java Technology Edition that is
used by Rational Developer for System z. These issues were disclosed as part
of the IBM Java SDK updates in April 2016.
Vulnerability Details
If you run your own Java code using the IBM Java Runtime delivered with this
product, you should evaluate your code to determine whether the complete list
of vulnerabilities are applicable to your code. For a complete list of
vulnerabilities please refer to the Reference section for more information.
CVEID: CVE-2016-0363
DESCRIPTION: IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition contains a vulnerability in the
IBM ORB implementation that may allow untrusted code running under a security
manager to elevate its privileges. This vulnerability was originally reported
as CVE-2013-3009.
CVSS Base Score: 8.1
CVSS Temporal Score: See
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/112016 for the current
score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)
CVEID: CVE-2016-0376
DESCRIPTION: A vulnerability in IBM Java SDK could allow a remote attacker to
execute arbitrary code on the system. This vulnerability allows code running
under a security manager to escalate its privileges by modifying or removing
the security manager. This vulnerability was originally reported as
CVE-2013-5456.
CVSS Base Score: 8.1
CVSS Temporal Score: See
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/112152 for the current
score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)
Affected Products and Versions
Principal Product and Version(s)
Rational Developer for System z, versions 8.5.1.6 and earlier
Rational Developer for System z, versions 9.0.1.5 and earlier
Rational Developer for System z, versions 9.1.1.3 and earlier
Rational Developer for z Systems, versions 9.5.1 and earlier
Remediation/Fixes
IBM has provided patches for all affected versions.
Follow the installation instructions in the README files included with the
patch.
The fix can be obtained at the following locations:
Rational Developer for System z Interim Fix 8 for 8.5.x
Rational Developer for System z Interim Fix 8 for 9.0.x
Rational Developer for System z Interim Fix 8 for 9.1.x
Rational Developer for System z Interim Fix 3 for 9.5.x
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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 v2 Guide
On-line Calculator v2
Complete CVSS v3 Guide
On-line Calculator v3
IBM Java SDK Security Bulletin
Related information
IBM Secure Engineering Web Portal
IBM Product Security Incident Response Blog
Acknowledgement
CVE-2016-0363 and CVE-2016-0376 were reported by Adam Gowdiak of Security
Explorations.
Change History
* 12 May 2016: 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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