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AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution
ESB-2017.0848
Security Bulletin: A vulnerability in IBM Java Runtime affects IBM
WebSphere MQ and IBM MQ Appliance (CVE-2016-5597)
30 March 2017
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: IBM WebSphere MQ
Publisher: IBM
Operating System: AIX
HP-UX
Linux variants
Solaris
Windows
Impact/Access: Access Confidential Data -- Remote/Unauthenticated
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names: CVE-2016-5597
Reference: ASB-2016.0095
ESB-2017.0652
ESB-2017.0536
ESB-2016.2555
ESB-2016.2546
ESB-2016.2458
ESB-2016.2445
Original Bulletin:
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22000904
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Security Bulletin: A vulnerability in IBM Java Runtime affects IBM WebSphere
MQ and IBM MQ Appliance (CVE-2016-5597)
Document information
More support for: WebSphere MQ
Java
Software version: 8.0, 9.0.1
Operating system(s): AIX, HP-UX, Linux, Solaris, Windows
Software edition: All Editions
Reference #: 2000904
Modified date: 29 March 2017
Security Bulletin
Summary
There are multiple vulnerabilities in IBM Runtime Environment Java
Versions 7 and 8 used by IBM WebSphere MQ and the IBM MQ Appliance. These
issues were 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 MQ 9.0.x Continuous Delivery Release (CDR)
Continuous delivery update 9.0.1 only
IBM WebSphere Appliance 9.0.x Continuous Delivery Release (CDR)
Continuous delivery update 9.0.1 only
IBM WebSphere MQ 8.0
Maintenance levels between 8.0.0.0 and 8.0.0.5
IBM WebSphere Appliance 8.0
Maintenance levels between 8.0.0.0 and 8.0.0.5
Remediation/Fixes
IBM Websphere MQ V9.0.x CDR
Apply continuous delivery update 9.0.2 or later
IBM MQ Appliance V9.0.x CDR
Apply continuous delivery update 9.0.2 or later
IBM Websphere MQ V8.0 & IBM MQ Appliance V8.0
Apply fix pack 8.0.0.6 or later maintenance
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 v3 Guide
On-line Calculator v3
IBM Java SDK Security Bulletin
Related information
IBM Secure Engineering Web Portal
IBM Product Security Incident Response Blog
Change History
28 March 2017: 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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