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Possible security exposure for WebSphere Application Server on IBM i (PM49712) (CVE-2011-1376)

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Abstract

Native file permissions for WebSphere Application Server are incorrect on IBM i operating systems.

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CVE ID: CVE-2011-1376

Versions affected:
This only occurs on the following:

  • IBM® WebSphere® Application Server for IBM i operating systems for Versions 6.1 through 6.1.0.41, 7.0 through 7.0.0.19, and 8.0 through 8.0.0.1.


    • This does not occur on:
  • IBM WebSphere Application Server Versions prior to Version 6.1.
  • IBM WebSphere Application Server for distributed operating systems, IBM WebSphere Application Server for z/OS operating systems, or IBM WebSphere Application Server Hypervisors.

  • Problem Description:
    Native file permissions for WebSphere Application Server are incorrect on IBM i operating systems.

    CVSS:
    CVSS Base Score: 4.4
    CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/71230 for the current score.
    CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
    CVSS String: (AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)

    Solutions:
    Applying the appropriate Interim Fix APAR PM49712, or a PTF group containing the APAR (see below), will address this issue.

    For IBM WebSphere Application Server for IBM i operating systems:

    For V8.0 through 8.0.0.1:
  • Apply Interim Fix APAR PM49712

    • --OR--
  • Apply the WebSphere Application Server PTF group which includes Fix Pack 2 (8.0.0.2), or later, (targeted to be available 16 January 2012) according to the PTF group instructions.


    • Note: If you use the Web-based ("live") repository provided by IBM, Installation Manager (IM) will, by default, pick up any recommended Interim Fixes (iFix) when installing WebSphere Application Sever V8 or any of its V8 Service Fix Packs. As a result, the iFix may already be installed. ld bIf you are unsure as to whether or not it is installed, you can check either using the IM GUI by selecting "File->View Installed Packages" or using the IM command line "imcl listInstalledPackages -long".

    For V7.0 through 7.0.0.19:
  • Apply Interim Fix APAR PM49712

    • --OR--
  • Apply the WebSphere Application Server PTF group which includes Fix Pack 21 (7.0.0.21), or later, (targeted to be available 16 January 2012) according to the PTF group instructions.


    • For V6.1 through 6.1.0.41:
  • Apply Interim Fix APAR PM49712

    • --OR--
  • Apply the WebSphere Application Server PTF group which includes Fix Pack 43 (6.1. 0.43), or later, (targeted to be available 19 March 2012) according to the PTF group instructions.


  • Additional documentation:
    For additional details and information on WebSphere Application Server product updates, see the following URL:
  • For IBM i operating systems, see WebSphere Application Server for IBM i.


    • REFERENCES:
  • Complete CVSS Guide
  • On-line Calculator V2 (link to http://nvd.nist.gov/cvss.cfm?calculator&adv&version=2)

    • *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.


    Note: 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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    Document Information

    Modified date:
    25 September 2022

    UID

    swg21569205

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