Security Bulletin: Security Vulnerabilities fixed in IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.0.0.5

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VULNERABILITY DETAILS:

CVE ID: CVE-2012-3304 (PM54356)

DESCRIPTION: WebSphere Application Server could allow a remote attacker to hijack a valid user’s session, caused by an error in the Administrative Console. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain privileges of the victim.

CVSS:

CVSS Base Score: 6.8
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/77476 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS String: (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)

AFFECTED PLATFORMS: The following IBM WebSphere Application Server for distributed operating systems, IBM i operating systems, and z/OS operating system Versions are affected:
· Version 8.5
· Version 8
· Version 7
· Version 6.1

REMEDIATION: The recommended solution is to apply the Fix Pack or PTF for each named product as soon as practical

Fix:

Apply a Fix Pack or PTF containing this APAR PM54356, as noted below:

For IBM WebSphere Application Server :

For V8.5:
o Install Fix Pack 1 (8.5.0.1), or later.

For V8.0 through 8.0.0.4:
o Install Fix Pack 5 (8.0.0.5), or later.

For V7.0 through 7.0.0.23:
o Install Fix Pack 25 (7.0.0.25), or later.

For V6.1.0 through 6.1.0.43:
o Install Fix Pack 45 (6.1.0.45), or later.
· Workaround(s): None

· Mitigation(s): none

CVE ID: CVE-2012-3311 (PM61388)

DESCRIPTION: WebSphere Application Server, when running on z/OS could allow a local attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by a failure to perform CBIND checks when using Federated Repositories for IIOP connections using Optimized Local Adapters. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability via a client application to access or modify application data.

CVSS:

CVSS Base Score: 3
CVSS Temporal Score: Seehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/77697 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS String: (AV:L/AC:M/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:N)

AFFECTED PLATFORMS: The following IBM WebSphere Application Server for z/OS operating system Versions are affected:
· Version 8.5
· Version 8
· Version 7

REMEDIATION: The recommended solution is to apply the Fix Pack or PTF for each named product as soon as practical

Fix:
Apply a Fix Pack or PTF containing this APAR PM61388, as noted below:

For IBM WebSphere Application Server

For V8.5 :
o Install Fix Pack 1 (8.5.0.1), or later.

For V8.0 through 8.0.0.4:
o Install Fix Pack 4 (8.0.0.5), or later.

For V7.0 through 7.0.0.23:
o Install Fix Pack 25 (7.0.0.25), or later.

This is not an issue for versions prior to 7.0.

· Workaround(s): None

· Mitigation(s): None

CVE ID: CVE-2012-3305 (PM62467)

DESCRIPTION: WebSphere Application Server could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by deploying a specially-crafted application file to overwrite files outside of the application deployment directory.

CVSS:

CVSS Base Score: 5.8
CVSS Temporal Score: Seehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/77477 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS String: (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P)

AFFECTED PLATFORMS: The following IBM WebSphere Application Server for distributed operating systems, IBM i operating systems, and z/OS operating system Versions are affected:
· Version 8.5
· Version 8
· Version 7
· Version 6.1

REMEDIATION: The recommended solution is to apply the Fix Pack or PTF for each named product as soon as practical

Fix:
Apply a Fix Pack or PTF containing this APAR PM62467, as noted below:

For IBM WebSphere Application Server

For V8.5 :
o Install Fix Pack 1 (8.5.0.1), or later.

For V8.0 through 8.0.0.4:
o Install Fix Pack 5 (8.0.0.5), or later.

For V7.0 through 7.0.0.23:
o Install Fix Pack 25 (7.0.0.25), or later.

For V6.1.0 through 6.1.0.45:
o Install Fix Pack 47 (6.1.0.47), or later.

· Workaround(s): None

· Mitigation(s): none

CVE ID: CVE-2012-3306 (PM66514)

DESCRIPTION: WebSphere Application Server could provide weaker than expected security caused by a failure to purge passwords from the authentication cache when multi domain support is enabled.

CVSS:

CVSS Base Score: 4.3
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/77478 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS String: (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N)

AFFECTED PLATFORMS: The following IBM WebSphere Application Server for distributed operating systems, IBM i operating systems, and z/OS operating system Versions are affected:
· Version 8.5
· Version 8
· Version 7

REMEDIATION: The recommended solution is to apply the Fix Pack or PTF for each named product as soon as practical

Fix:

Apply a Fix Pack or PTF containing this APAR PM66514, as noted below:

For IBM WebSphere Application Server :

For V8.5:
o Install Fix Pack 1 (8.5.0.1), or later.

For V8.0 through 8.0.0.4:
o Install Fix Pack 5 (8.0.0.5), or later.

For V7.0 through 7.0.0.23:
o Install Fix Pack 25 (7.0.0.25), or later.

This is not an issue for versions prior to Version 7.0

· Workaround(s): None

· Mitigation(s): none

CVE ID: CVE-2012-3325 (PM71296)

DESCRIPTION: If you have installed an Interim Fix for PM44303, or a fix pack containing PM44303, you have the potential for an authenticated attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by an error when validating user credentials. This could allow a user to gain unauthorized administrative access to an application and potentially gain access to confidential and critical customer data.

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CVSS:

CVSS Base Score: 6.0
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/77959 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS String: (AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P)

AFFECTED PLATFORMS: The following IBM WebSphere Application Server for distributed operating systems, IBM i operating systems, and z/OS operating system Versions are affected:
· Version 8.5
· Version 8
· Version 7
· Version 6.1

REMEDIATION: The recommended solution is to apply the Fix Pack or PTF for each named product as soon as practical

Fix:

Apply a Fix Pack or PTF containing this APAR PM71296, as noted below:

For IBM WebSphere Application Server :

For V8.5:
o Install Fix Pack 1 (8.5.0.1), or later.

For V8.0 through 8.0.0.4:
o Install Fix Pack 5 (8.0.0.5), or later.

For V7.0 through 7.0.0.23:
o Install Fix Pack 25 (7.0.0.25), or later.

For V6.1.0 through 6.1.0.43:
o Install Fix Pack 45 (6.1.0.45), or later.

· Workaround(s): None

· Mitigation(s): none

CVE ID: CVE-2012-3330 (PM71319)

DESCRIPTION: WebSphere Application Server and WebSphere Virtual Enterprise are vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by an error in the proxy server component. By sending a specially-crafted request, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the proxy to be marked as down and deny access to applications.

CVSS:

CVSS Base Score: 5.0
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78047 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS String: (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P)

AFFECTED PLATFORMS: The following IBM WebSphere Application Server for distributed operating systems, IBM i operating systems, and z/OS operating system Versions are affected:
· Version 8.5
· Version 8
· Version 7

This is not an issue with versions prior to Version 7.

REMEDIATION: The recommended solution is to apply the Fix Pack or PTF for each named product as soon as practical

Fix:

Apply a Fix Pack or PTF containing this APAR PM71319, as noted below:

For IBM WebSphere Application Server :

For V8.5:
o Install Fix Pack 1 (8.5.0.1), or later.

For V8.0 through 8.0.0.4:
o Install Fix Pack 5 (8.0.0.5), or later.

For V7.0 through 7.0.0.25:
o Install Fix Pack 27 (7.0.0.27), or later.

Not an issue prior to Version 7.0


· Workaround(s): None

· Mitigation(s): none

REFERENCES:
· Complete CVSS Guide
· On-line Calculator V2


CHANGE HISTORY:
· 12 November 2012: Original copy 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 Flash.

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