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AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution
ESB-2018.0043
Security vulnerability in Apache Commons FileUpload used by
WebSphere Application Server (CVE-2016-1000031)
4 January 2018
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: IBM WebSphere Application Server
Publisher: IBM
Operating System: UNIX variants (UNIX, Linux, OSX)
IBM i
Windows
Impact/Access: Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands -- Remote/Unauthenticated
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names: CVE-2016-1000031
Reference: ESB-2017.3224
ESB-2017.3099
ESB-2017.3098
ESB-2016.2436
Original Bulletin:
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22011428
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Security Bulletin: Security vulnerability in Apache Commons FileUpload
used by WebSphere Application Server (CVE-2016-1000031)
Document information
More support for: WebSphere Application Server
General
Software version: 8.0, 8.5, 8.5.5, 9.0
Operating system(s): AIX, HP-UX, IBM i, Linux, Solaris, Windows, z/OS
Software edition: Advanced, Base, Enterprise, Liberty, Network Deployment
Reference #: 2011428
Modified date: 03 January 2018
Security Bulletin
Summary
There is a potential vulnerabilty in the Apache Conmons FileUpload used
by WebSphere Application Server traditional and WebSphere Application
Server Liberty.
Vulnerability Details
CVEID: CVE-2016-1000031
DESCRIPTION: Apache Commons FileUpload, as used in several products,
could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system,
caused by deserialization of untrusted data in DiskFileItem class of the
FileUpload library. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to
execute arbitrary code under the context of the current process.
CVSS Base Score: 9.8
CVSS Temporal Score: See
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/117957 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)
Affected Products and Versions
This vulnerability affects the following versions and releases of IBM
WebSphere Application Server:
Liberty
Version 9.0
Version 8.5
Version 8.0
Remediation/Fixes
The recommended solution is to apply the interim fix, Fix Pack or PTF
containing APARs PI90804 for each named product as soon as practical.
For WebSphere Application Server Liberty:
- - Upgrade to minimal fix pack levels as required by interim fix and then
apply Interim Fix PI90804
- --OR--
- - Apply Liberty Fix Pack 18.0.0.1 or later (targeted availability 1Q2018).
For WebSphere Application Server traditional and WebSphere Application
Server Hypervisor Edition:
For V9.0.0.0 through 9.0.0.6:
- - Upgrade to minimal fix pack levels as required by interim fixes and
then apply Interim Fix PI90804
- --OR--
- - Apply Fix Pack 9.0.0.7 or later (targeted availability 1Q2018).
For V8.5.0.0 through 8.5.5.12:
- - Upgrade to minimal fix pack levels as required by interim fixes and
then apply Interim Fix PI90804
- --OR--
- - Apply Fix Pack 8.5.5.13 or later (targeted availability 1Q2018).
For V8.0.0.0 through 8.0.0.14:
- - Upgrade to a minimal fix pack levels as required by interim fix and
then apply Interim Fix PI90804
- --OR--
- - Apply Fix Pack 8.0.0.15 or later (targeted availability 2Q2018).
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
03 January 2018: original document 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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