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ESB-2016.2651
Security Bulletin: Vulnerability in IBM Java SDK affects Rational =
Lifecycle Integration Adapter for HP ALM (CVE-2016-5597)
7 November 2016
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: IBM Rational Lifecycle Integration Adapters
Publisher: IBM
Operating System: Linux variants
Windows
Impact/Access: Access Confidential Data -- Remote/Unauthenticated
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names: CVE-2016-5597
Reference: ASB-2016.0095
ESB-2016.2577
ESB-2016.2445
Original Bulletin:
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21993700
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Security Bulletin: Vulnerability in IBM Java SDK affects Rational Lifecycle
Integration Adapter for HP ALM (CVE-2016-5597)
Document information
More support for: Rational Lifecycle Integration Adapters
General Information
Software version: 1.1.2, 1.1.2.1, 1.1.2.2, 1.1.2.3, 1.1.2.4, 1.1.2.5,
1.1.3, 1.1.3.1, 1.1.3.2
Operating system(s): Linux, Windows
Software edition: Standard
Reference #: 1993700
Modified date: 04 November 2016
Security Bulletin
Summary
There is a vulnerability in IBM SDK Java Technology Edition, Version
6.0.16.2 that is used by Rational Lifecycle Integration Adapter for HP
ALM. This vulnerability was disclosed as part of the IBM Java SDK updates
in October 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, refer to the IBM Java SDK Security Bulletin, located
in the References section for more information.
CVEID: CVE-2016-5597
DESCRIPTION: An unspecified vulnerability related to the Networking
component could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information
resulting in a high confidentiality impact using unknown attack vectors.
CVSS Base Score: 5.9
CVSS Temporal Score: See
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/118071 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:N/A:N)
Affected Products and Versions
IBM Rational Lifecycle Integration Adapter for HP ALM 1.1.2 and later
versions
Remediation/Fixes
The fix is available on Fix Central
To update IBM Rational Lifecycle Integration Adapter with a corrected JRE,
follow the instructions below. Depending on how you deployed the products,
and depending on your usage scenarios, you might need to upgrade the
IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition in IBM WebSphere Application Server and
Apache Tomcat. Be sure to upgrade all the components that you use in your
deployment uses.
NOTE: IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition is only included in IBM Rational
Lifecycle Integration Adapter version 1.1.2 or later. Previous versions
of the Rational Lifecycle Integration Adapter Standard Edition HP Adapter
were released as WAR files only. Please consult with the application server
documentation for updating the IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition.
Upgrading the JRE for a WebSphere Application Server installation
If your products are deployed on WebSphere Application Server, Java
SDK Upgrade Policy for the IBM WebSphere Application Server lists IBM
SDK, Java Technology Edition upgrades that are available. Also check the
Product Security Incident Response Blog for any recent security bulletins
for WebSphere Application Server that may have fixpacks or interim fixes
for the JRE.
Upgrading the IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition for a Tomcat installations
1. Stop the Rational Lifecycle Integration Adapter server.
Note: The applications may be running in different application server
instances or using a delegated converter.
2. Go to the original installation directory, and rename the /jre folder
<InstallDir>/server/jre
to
<InstallDir>/server/jre-Original
This ensures that the original JRE is kept as a backup in the event a
restore is required.
Example (Linux):
mv <OrigInstallDir>/server/jre <OrigInstallDir>/server/jre-Original
3. Extract the new JRE archive provided by support to the Installation
directory.
Example (Linux):
unzip <newInsallZip> -d <InstallDir>/server/
4. Remove the Apache Tomcat temporary files in the following directories:
<OrigInstallDir>/server/tomcat/temp
<OrigInstallDir>/server/tomcat/work/Catalina/localhost
5. Restart the Rational Lifecycle Integration Adapter server
Workarounds and Mitigations
None
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References
Complete CVSS v3 Guide
On-line Calculator v3
Related information
IBM Secure Engineering Web Portal
IBM Product Security Incident Response Blog
IBM Secure Engineering Web Portal
IBM Product Security Incident Response Blog
Acknowledgement
None
Change History
* 4 November 2016 - 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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