Multiple vulnerabilities in feature Document Connect for ASF on LUW platforms

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Security Bulletin: Multiple vulnerabilities exist in Application Support Facility for z/OS, potential Cross-Site-Scripting (CVE-2013-0571, CVE-2013-0572, CVE-2013-0572)

Abstract

The web client functionality of feature ‘Document Connect for ASF’ (aka DC4ASF) of Application Support Facility for z/OS contains the following vulnerabilities:

· Cross-Site-Scripting (CVE-2013-0571)

· Link Injection, Phishing through Frames (CVE-2013-0572)

VULNERABILITY DETAILS

CVE ID: CVE-2013-571

DESCRIPTION:

A DC4ASF user could be tricked into inserting a mal-formed URL address into their browser or clicking on a mal-formed URL link allowing an attacker to collect sensitive data.

CVSS:

CVSS Base Score: 2.3
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/83246 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (AV:A/AC:M/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N)

CVE ID: CVE-2013-572

DESCRIPTION:

A DC4ASF user could be tricked into inserting a mal-formed URL address into their browser or clicking on a mal-formed URL link allowing an attacker to collect sensitive data.

CVSS:

CVSS Base Score: 2.3
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/83247 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (AV:A/AC:M/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N)

AFFECTED PRODUCTS:

Versions of Document Connect for ASF 1.0.0.1204 or earlier are affected.

REMEDIATION:

The recommended solution is to install version 1.0.0.1218. Please see below for information on the availability of the fixes.

Fix:

For DC4ASF with a build number less or equal to 1.0.0.1204 apply the fixpack with build number 1.0.0.1218 (or higher).

Workaround:

None.

Mitigation:

None.

REFERENCES:

Complete CVSS 2 Guide

On-line Calculator V2
X-Force Vulnerability Database
CVE-2013-571
CVE-2013-572

CHANGE HISTORY:

24-April-2013: Original version published

27-June-2013: CVE-Links in section "References:" corrected

*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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20-August-2015: CVSS Guide link corrected