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AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution
ESB-2016.1231
Security Bulletin: Multiple vulnerabilities in the IBM Java SDK affects IBM
Rational Software Architect, Rational Software Architect for WebSphere
Software and Rational Software Architect Real Time
(CVE-2016-0363, CVE-2016-0376, CVE-2016-3427)
17 May 2016
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: IBM Rational Software Architect
Publisher: IBM
Operating System: Linux variants
Windows
Impact/Access: Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands -- Remote/Unauthenticated
Increased Privileges -- Existing Account
Modify Arbitrary Files -- Remote/Unauthenticated
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names: CVE-2016-3427 CVE-2016-0376 CVE-2016-0363
Reference: ASB-2016.0043
ESB-2016.1217
ESB-2016.1216
ESB-2016.1010
ESB-2016.1009
ESB-2016.1002
Original Bulletin:
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21983106
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Security Bulletin: Multiple vulnerabilities in the IBM Java SDK affects IBM
Rational Software Architect, Rational Software Architect for WebSphere
Software and Rational Software Architect Real Time (CVE-2016-0363,
CVE-2016-0376, CVE-2016-3427)
Document information
More support for:
Rational Software Architect
General Information
Software version:
8.5, 8.5.1, 8.5.5, 8.5.5.1, 8.5.5.2, 8.5.5.3, 8.5.5.4, 9.0, 9.0.0.1, 9.1,
9.1.1, 9.1.2, 9.1.2.1
Operating system(s):
Linux, Windows
Reference #:
1983106
Modified date:
2016-05-16
Security Bulletin
Summary
There are multiple vulnerabilities in IBM SDKs Java Technology Edition,
Versions 7 and 8 that is used by IBM Rational Software Architect, Rational
Software Architect for WebSphere Software and Rational Software Architect
Real Time. These issues were disclosed as part of the IBM Java SDK updates
in April 2016.
Vulnerability Details
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.
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.
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)
CVEID: CVE-2016-3427
DESCRIPTION: An unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java, SE Java SE Embedded
and JRockit related to the JMX component has complete confidentiality
impact, complete integrity impact, and complete availability impact.
CVSS Base Score: 10
CVSS Temporal Score: See
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/112459 for the
current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)
Affected Products and Versions
IBM Rational Software Architect 8.5.x through 9.5.0.1
Remediation/Fixes
Update the IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition of the product to address
this vulnerability:
Product VRMF Remediation/First Fix
Rational Software Architect (RSA) 9.5 to 9.5.0.1 IBM Java SDK/JRE 8 SR3 IFixes
Rational Software Architect for WebSphere Software (RSA4WS) 9.5 to 9.5.0.1 IBM Java SDK/JRE 8 SR3 IFixes
Rational Software Architect RealTime (RSART) 9.5 IBM Java SDK/JRE 8 SR3 IFixes
Rational Software Architect (RSA) 8.5 to 8.5.5.4 IBM Java SDK/JRE 7 SR9 FP40 IFixes
9.0 to 9.0.0.1
9.1 to 9.1.2.1
Rational Software Architect for WebSphere Software (RSA4WS) 8.5 to 8.5.5.4 IBM Java SDK/JRE 7 SR9 FP40 IFixes
9.0 to 9.0.0.1
9.1 to 9.1.2.1
Rational Software Architect RealTime (RSART) 8.5 to 8.5.1 IBM Java SDK/JRE 7 SR9 FP40 IFixes
9.0 to 9.0.0.1
9.1 to 9.1.2
Installation Instructions:
For instructions on installing this update using Installation Manager, review
the topic Updating Installed Product Packages in the IBM Knowledge Center.
Instructions to download and install the update from the compressed files:
Download the update files from Fix Central by following the link listed
in the download table above
Extract the compressed files in an appropriate directory.
For example, choose to extract to C:\temp\update
Start IBM Installation Manager.
On the Start page of Installation Manager, click File > Preferences,
and then click Repositories. The Repositories page opens.
On the Repositories page, click Add Repository.
In the Add repository window, browse to or enter the file path to the
repository.config file, which is located in the directory where you
extracted the compressed files and then click OK.
For example, enter C:\temp\update\repository.config.
Click OK to close the Preference page.
Install the update as described in the the topic Updating Installed
Product Packages in the IBM Knowledge Center for your product and
version.
Workarounds and Mitigations
None
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References
Complete CVSS v2 Guide
On-line Calculator v2
Complete CVSS v3 Guide
On-line Calculator v3
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.
*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
Software Development Rational Software Architect for WebSphere Software Linux, Windows 8.5, 8.5.1, 8.5.5, 8.5.5.1, 8.5.5.2, 8.5.5.3, 8.5.5.4,
9.0, 9.0.0.1, 9.1, 9.1.1, 9.1.2, 9.1.2.1
Software Development Rational Software Architect RealTime Edition Linux, Windows 8.5, 8.5.1, 9.0, 9.0.0.1, 9.1, 9.1.1, 9.1.2, 9.5
Software Development Rational Software Architect Designer Linux, Windows 9.5, 9.5.0.1
Software Development Rational Software Architect Designer for WebSphere Linux, Windows 9.5, 9.5.0.1
Software
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