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07 March 2018
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AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution
ESB-2018.0661
Security Bulletin: Information disclosure in WebSphere
Application Server Admin Console (CVE-2017-1741)
7 March 2018
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: IBM Application Server
Publisher: IBM
Operating System: AIX
HP-UX
IBM i
Linux variants
Solaris
Windows
Apple iOS
z/OS
Impact/Access: Access Confidential Data -- Existing Account
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names: CVE-2017-1741
Original Bulletin:
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22012342
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Security Bulletin: Information disclosure in WebSphere Application Server
Admin Console (CVE-2017-1741)
Document information
More support for: WebSphere Application Server
Administrative Console (all non-scripting)
Software version: 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, 9.0
Operating system(s): AIX, HP-UX, IBM i, Linux, Solaris, Windows, iOS, z/OS
Software edition: Advanced, Base, Developer, Enterprise, Express, Network
Deployment, Single Server
Reference #: 2012342
Modified date: 06 March 2018
Security Bulletin
Summary
There is a potential information disclosure in the WebSphere Application
Server Admin Console.
Vulnerability Details
CVEID: CVE-2017-1741
DESCRIPTION: IBM WebSphere Application Server could allow a remote attacker to
obtain sensitive information caused by improper handling of Administrative
Console panel fields. When exploited an attacker could read files on the file
system.
CVSS Base Score: 4.3
CVSS Temporal Score: See
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/134931 for the current
score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N)
Affected Products and Versions
This vulnerability affects the following versions and releases of IBM
WebSphere Application Server:
Version 9.0
Version 8.5
Version 8.0
Version 7.0
Remediation/Fixes
The recommended solution is to apply the interim fix, Fix Pack or PTF
containing APARs PI90042 for each named product as soon as practical.
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 PI90042
- --OR--
Apply Fix Pack 9.0.0.7 or later (targeted availability 1Q2018).
For V8.5.0.0 through 8.5.5.13:
Upgrade to minimal fix pack levels as required by interim fixes and then
apply Interim Fix PI90042
- --OR--
Apply Fix Pack 8.5.5.14 or later (targeted availability 3Q2018).
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 PI90042
- --OR--
Apply Fix Pack 8.0.0.15 or later (targeted availability 2Q2018).
For V7.0.0.0 through 7.0.0.43:
Upgrade to a minimal fix pack levels as required by interim fix and then
apply Interim Fix PI90042
- --OR--
Apply Fix Pack 7.0.0.45 or later (targeted availability 2Q2018).
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
06 March 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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