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AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution
ESB-2017.2028
Security Bulletin: Security Vulnerabilities in Apache FOP and Apache Batik
affect IBM WebSphere Portal (CVE-2017-5661, CVE-2017-5662)
15 August 2017
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: IBM WebSphere Portal
Publisher: IBM
Operating System: UNIX variants (UNIX, Linux, OSX)
IBM i
Windows
Impact/Access: Access Confidential Data -- Remote/Unauthenticated
Denial of Service -- Remote/Unauthenticated
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names: CVE-2017-5662 CVE-2017-5661
Reference: ESB-2017.1353
ESB-2017.1176
ESB-2017.1175
Original Bulletin:
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22006871
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Security Bulletin: Security Vulnerabilities in Apache FOP and Apache Batik
affect IBM WebSphere Portal (CVE-2017-5661, CVE-2017-5662)
Document information
More support for: WebSphere Portal
Software version: 6.1, 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, 9.0
Operating system(s): AIX, HP-UX, IBM i, Linux, Solaris, Windows, z/OS
Software edition: Enable, Express, Extend, Hypervisor Edition, Server
Reference #: 2006871
Modified date: 13 August 2017
Security Bulletin
Summary
XML external entity (XXE) security vulnerabilities in Apache FOP and Apache
Batik affect IBM WebSphere Portal (CVE-2017-5661, CVE-2017-5662).
Vulnerability Details
CVEID: CVE-2017-5661
DESCRIPTION: Apache FOP could allow a remote authenticated attacker to
obtain sensitive information, caused by an XML external entity (XXE) error
when processing XML data. By using a specially-crafted SVG file. A remote
attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information
or possibly cause a denial of service.
CVSS Base Score: 5.3
CVSS Temporal Score: See
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/124797 for the
current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N)
CVEID: CVE-2017-5662
DESCRIPTION: Apache Batik could allow a remote authenticated attacker
to obtain sensitive information, caused by an XML external entity (XXE)
error when processing XML data. By using a specially-crafted SVG file,
a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive
information or possibly cause a denial of service.
CVSS Base Score: 6.5
CVSS Temporal Score: See
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/125198 for the
current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L)
Affected Products and Versions
Affected Product
Affected Versions
IBM WebSphere Portal 9.0.0.0 - 9.0.0.0 CF13
IBM WebSphere Portal 8.5.0.0 - 8.5.0.0 CF13
IBM WebSphere Portal 8.0.0.0 - 8.0.0.1 CF22
IBM WebSphere Portal 7.0.0.0 - 7.0.0.2 CF30
IBM WebSphere Portal 6.1.5.0 - 6.1.5.3 CF27
IBM WebSphere Portal 6.1.0.0 - 6.1.0.6 CF27
For unsupported versions IBM recommends upgrading to a fixed, supported
version of the product.
Remediation/Fixes
Product VRMF APARs Fix
IBM WebSphere Portal 9.0 PI81353 Upgrade to Cumulative Fix 14 (CF14)
(Combined Cumulative Fixes for WebSphere Portal 9.0.0.0)
IBM WebSphere Portal 8.5 PI81353 Upgrade to Cumulative Fix 14 (CF14)
(Combined Cumulative Fixes for WebSphere Portal 8.5.0.0)
IBM WebSphere Portal 8.0.0 through 8.0.0.1 PI81353
PI85290 Upgrade to Fix Pack 8.0.0.1 with Cumulative Fix 22 (CF22)
and then apply the Interim Fixes PI81353 and PI85290.
(Combined Cumulative Fixes for WebSphere Portal 8.0.0.1)
IBM WebSphere Portal 7.0.0 through 7.0.0.2 PI81353
PI85290 Upgrade to Fix Pack 7.0.0.2 with Cumulative Fix 30 (CF30)
and then apply the Interim Fixes PI81353 and PI85290.
(Combined Cumulative fixes for WebSphere Portal 7.0.0.2)
IBM WebSphere Portal 6.1.5.0 through 6.1.5.3 PI81353
PI85290 Upgrade to Fix Pack 6.1.5.3 with Cumulative Fix 27 (CF27)
and then apply the Interim Fixes PI81353 and PI85290.
(Cumulative fixes for WebSphere Portal 6.1.5.3)
IBM WebSphere Portal 6.1.0.0 through 6.1.0.6 PI81353
PI85290 Upgrade to Fix Pack 6.1.0.6 with Cumulative Fix 27 (CF27)
and then apply the Interim Fixes PI81353 and PI85290.
(Cumulative fixes for WebSphere Portal 6.1.0.6)
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
Related information
IBM Secure Engineering Web Portal
IBM Product Security Incident Response Blog
Change History
10 August 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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