Security Bulletin: Potential Security Vulnerabilities fixed in IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.0.0.7

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VULNERABILITY DETAILS:


CVE ID: CVE-2013-2967 (PM78614)

DESCRIPTION: WebSphere Application Server could allow a cross-site scripting attack, caused by improper validation of input in the Administrative console. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using a specially-crafted URL to inject script into a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site.
CVSS:

CVSS Base Score: 4.3
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/83871 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS String: (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N)

AFFECTED VERSIONS: The following IBM WebSphere Application Server 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 PM78614, as noted below:

For IBM WebSphere Application Server

For V8.5 through 8.5.0.2:

Apply Fix Pack 8.5.5 (8.5.5.0), or later.

For V8.0 through 8.0.0.6:

Apply Fix Pack 7 (8.0.0.7), or later.

For V7.0 through 7.0.0.27:

Apply Fix Pack 29 (7.0.0.29), or later.

For V6.1.0 through 6.1.0.45:

Apply Fix Pack 47 (6.1.0.47), or later.

Workaround(s): None
Mitigation(s): none



CVE ID: CVE-2013-2976 (PM79992)

DESCRIPTION: WebSphere Application Server could allow a local attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by incorrect caching by the Administrative console.
CVSS:

CVSS Base Score: 1.9
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/83965 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS String: (AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N)

AFFECTED VERSIONS: The following IBM WebSphere Application Server 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 PM79992, as noted below:

For IBM WebSphere Application Server

For V8.5 through 8.5.0.2:

Apply Fix Pack 8.5.5 (8.5.5.0), or later.

For V8.0 through 8.0.0.6:

Apply Fix Pack 7 (8.0.0.7), or later.

For V7.0 through 7.0.0.27:

Apply Fix Pack 29 (7.0.0.29), or later.

For V6.1.0 through 6.1.0.45:

Apply Fix Pack 47 (6.1.0.47), or later.

Workaround(s): None
Mitigation(s): none


CVE ID: CVE-2013-4004 (PM81571)

DESCRIPTION: IBM WebSphere Application Server is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of input in the Administrative Console. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using a specially-crafted URL to inject script into the victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site.
CVSS:

CVSS Base Score: 3.5
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/85268 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS String: (AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N)

AFFECTED VERSIONS: The following IBM WebSphere Application Server Versions are affected:

Version 8.5

Version 8

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 PM81571, as noted below:

For IBM WebSphere Application Server

For V8.5 through 8.5.5.0:

Apply Fix Pack 8.5.5.1 (8.5.5.1), or later.

For V8.0 through 8.0.0.6:

Apply Fix Pack 7 (8.0.0.7), or later.

Workaround(s): None
Mitigation(s): none

CVE ID: CVE-2013-0169 (PM85211)

DESCRIPTION: The TLS protocol in the GSKIT component of the IBM HTTP Server does not properly consider timing side-channel attacks, which could allow a remote attacker to conduct distinguishing attacks and plain-text recovery attacks via statistical analysis of timing data for crafted packets, aka the "Lucky Thirteen" issue.

CVSS:

CVSS Base Score: 4.3
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/81902 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS String: (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N)

AFFECTED VERSIONS: The following IBM WebSphere Application Server Versions are affected:

Version 8.5

Version 8

Version 7

Version 6.1

REMEDIATION: The recommended solution is to apply the Fix Pack, PTF or APAR Interim Fix for each named product as soon as practical
Fix: Apply a Fix Pack, PTF or APAR Interim Fix containing this APAR PM85211, as noted below:

For affected versions of IBM HTTP Server for WebSphere Application Server:
For V8.5.0.0 through 8.5.0.2 Full Profile:

Apply Fix Pack 8.5.5.0 or later

For V8.0.0.0 through 8.0.0.6:

Apply Fix Pack 8.0.0.7 or later.

For V7.0.0.0 through 7.0.0.27:

Apply Fix Pack 7.0.0.29 or later.

For V6.1.0.0 through 6.1.0.45:

Apply Fix Pack 6.1.0.47 or later.

OR

APAR Interim Fix:

Find your applicable Version for APAR Interim Fix PM85211

Ensure you are at the minimally required Fix Pack Level before installing the APAR Interim Fix, then

Apply the APAR Interim Fix

Workaround(s): None
Mitigation(s): None


CVE ID: CVE-2013-0597 (PM85834 and PM87131)

DESCRIPTION: WebSphere Application Server using OAuth could allow a remote attacker to obtain someone else's credentials. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials.

CVSS:

CVSS Base Score: 3.5
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/83609 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS String: (AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N)

AFFECTED VERSIONS: The following IBM WebSphere Application Server Versions are affected:

Version 8.5

Version 8

Version 7

REMEDIATION: The recommended solution is to apply the Fix Pack, PTF or APAR Interim Fix for each named product as soon as practical
Fix: Apply a Fix Pack, PTF or APAR Interim Fix containing APAR PM85834 (Full Profile) or PM87131 (Liberty Profile), as noted below:

For IBM WebSphere Application Server:
For V8.5.0.0 through 8.5.0.2 Full Profile:

Apply Fix Pack 8.5.5 or later.

For V8.5.0.0 through 8.5.0.2 Liberty Profile:

Apply Fix Pack 8.5.5 or later

For V8.0 through 8.0.0.6:

Apply Fix Pack 8.0.0.7 or later.

For V7.0.0.25 through 7.0.0.27:

Apply Fix Pack 7.0.0.29 or later.

OR

APAR Interim Fix:

Find your applicable Version for the APAR Interim Fix

PM85834 (Full Profile)

PM87131 for Liberty Profile

Ensure you are at the minimally required Fix Pack Level before installing the APAR Interim Fix, then

Apply the APAR Interim Fix

Workaround(s): None
Mitigation(s): None


CVE ID: CVE-2013-1768 (PM86780, PM86786, PM86788 and PM86791)

DESCRIPTION: Deserialization of a maliciously crafted OpenJPA object can result in an executable file being written to the file system. An attacker needs to discover an unprotected server program to exploit this vulnerability. It then needs to exploit another unprotected server program to execute the file and gain access to the system. OpenJPA usage by itself does not introduce the vulnerability. The OpenJPA code ships with the WebSphere Application Server but WebSphere Application Server is NOT vulnerable to this issue. We recommend installing this fix or upgrading to a fix pack that contains this code as a proactive safeguard to ensure your environment is as secure as possible.

CVSS:

CVSS Base Score:10
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/82268 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS String: (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)

AFFECTED VERSIONS: The following Versions ship with the embedded OpenJPA code that has the vulnerability but it is not exploitable with the IBM WebSphere Application Server: :

Version 8.5

Version 8

Version 7

OSGi Applications and JPA Feature Pack

EJB 3.0 Feature Pack

REMEDIATION: The recommended solution is to apply a Fix Pack, PTF or APAR Interim Fix for each named product as soon as practical

Fix: Apply a Fix Pack, PTF or APAR Interim Fix containing the APARs, as noted below:

For IBM WebSphere Application Server:

For V8.5.0.0 through 8.5.0.2 Full Profile:

Apply Interim Fix PM86780

--OR--

Apply Fix Pack 8.5.5. or later.

For V8.5.0.0 through 8.5.0.2 Liberty Profile:

Apply Interim Fix PM86791

--OR--

Apply Fix Pack 8.5.5 or later.

For V8.0 through 8.0.0.6:

Apply Interim Fix PM86780

--OR--

Apply Fix Pack 8.0.0.7 or later.

For V7.0 through 7.0.0.27:

Apply Interim Fix PM86780

--OR--

Apply Fix Pack 7.0.0.29 or later

For EJB 3.0 Feature Pack:

For V6.1.0.15 through 6.1.0.45:

Apply Interim Fix PM86786

--OR--

Apply EJB 3.0 Feature Pack 6.1.0.47 or later.

For OSGi and JPA Feature Pack:
For V1.0.0.1 through 1.0.0.9:

Apply Interim Fix PM86788

--OR--

Apply OSGi and JPA Feature Pack 1.0.0.11 or later.

Workaround(s): None
Mitigation(s): None

CVE ID: CVE-2013-1862 (PM87808)

DESCRIPTION: IBM HTTP Server optional mod_rewrite module does not properly filter terminal escape sequences from logs, which could make it easier for a remote attacker to insert those sequences into terminal emulators containing vulnerabilities related to escape sequences.

CVSS:
CVSS Base Score: 5.1
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/84111 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS String: (AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)


AFFECTED VERSIONS: The following IBM WebSphere Application Server Versions are affected:

Version 8.5

Version 8

Version 7

Version 6.1

REMEDIATION: The recommended solution is to apply the Fix Pack, PTF or APAR Interim Fix for each named product as soon as practical
Fix: Apply a Fix Pack, PTF or APAR Interim Fix containing this APAR PM87808, as noted below:

For affected versions of IBM HTTP Server for WebSphere Application Server:
For V8.5.0.0 through 8.5.5.0 Full Profile:

Apply Fix Pack 8.5.5.1 or later.

For V8.0.0.0 through 8.0.0.6:

Apply Fix Pack 8.0.0.7 or later.

For V7.0.0.0 through 7.0.0.29:

Apply Fix Pack 7.0.0.31 or later.

For V6.1.0.0 through 6.1.0.45:

Apply Fix Pack 6.1.0.47 or later.

OR

APAR Interim Fix:

Find your applicable Version for APAR Interim Fix PM87808

Ensure you are at the minimally required Fix Pack Level before installing the APAR Interim Fix, then

Apply the APAR Interim Fix

Workaround(s): None
Mitigation(s): None



CVE ID: CVE-2013-4005 (PM88208)

DESCRIPTION: IBM WebSphere Application Server could allow a cross-site scripting attack, caused by improper validation of input in the Administrative console. A network attacker could exploit this vulnerability using specially-crafted field values to inject script into a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site.
CVSS:

CVSS Base Score: 3.5
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/85270 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS String: (AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N)

AFFECTED VERSIONS: The following IBM WebSphere Application Server 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 PM88208, as noted below:

For IBM WebSphere Application Server

For V8.5 through 8.5.5.0:

Apply Fix Pack 8.5.5.1 (8.5.5.1), or later.

For V8.0 through 8.0.0.6:

Apply Fix Pack 7 (8.0.0.7), or later.

For V7.0 through 7.0.0.29:

Apply Fix Pack 31 (7.0.0.31), or later.

For V6.1.0 through 6.1.0.45:

Apply Fix Pack 47 (6.1.0.47), or later.

Workaround(s): None
Mitigation(s): none


CVE ID: CVE-2013-3029 (PM88746)

DESCRIPTION: IBM WebSphere Application Server is vulnerable to a cross-site request forgery, caused by improper validation of input in the administrative console. By persuading a user to visit a malicious Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information, perform cross-site scripting attacks, and other malicious activities.
CVSS:

CVSS Base Score: 4.3
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/84591 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS String: (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N)

AFFECTED VERSIONS: The following IBM WebSphere Application Server 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 PM88746, as noted below:

For IBM WebSphere Application Server

For V8.5 through 8.5.5.0:

Apply Fix Pack 8.5.5.1 (8.5.5.1), or later.

For V8.0 through 8.0.0.7:

Apply Fix Pack 7 (8.0.0.7), or later.

For V7.0 through 7.0.0.31:

Apply Fix Pack 31 (7.0.0.31), or later.

For V6.1 through 6.1.0.45:

Apply Fix Pack 47 (6.1.0.47), or later.

Workaround(s): None
Mitigation(s): none

CVE ID: CVE-2013-1896 (PM89996)

DESCRIPTION: IBM HTTP Server may be vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by a malicious request when using the optional mod_dav module.

CVSS:

CVSS Base Score: 4.3
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/85574 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS String: (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P)

AFFECTED VERSIONS: The following IBM WebSphere Application Server Versions are affected:

Version 8.5

Version 8

Version 7

Version 6.1

REMEDIATION: The recommended solution is to apply the Fix Pack, PTF or APAR Interim Fix for each named product as soon as practical
Fix: Apply a Fix Pack, PTF or APAR Interim Fix containing this APAR PM89996, as noted below:

For affected versions of IBM HTTP Server for WebSphere Application Server:
For V8.5.0.0 through 8.5.5.0 Full Profile:

Apply Fix Pack 8.5.5.1 or later.

For V8.0.0.0 through 8.0.0.6:

Apply Fix Pack 8.0.0.7 or later.

For V7.0.0.0 through 7.0.0.29:

Apply Fix Pack 7.0.0.31 or later.

For V6.1.0.0 through 6.1.0.45:

Apply Fix Pack 6.1.0.47 or later.

OR

APAR Interim Fix:

Find your applicable Version for APAR Interim Fix PM89996

Ensure you are at the minimally required Fix Pack Level before installing the APAR Interim Fix, then

Apply the APAR Interim Fix

Workaround(s): None
Mitigation(s): Do not use the optional mod_dav module


CVE ID: CVE-2012-2098 (PM90088)

DESCRIPTION: IBM WebSphere Application Server may be vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by the use of Apache Ant to compress files. By passing specially-crafted input, a local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to consume available resources.

CVSS:

CVSS Base Score: 5
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75857 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS String: (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P)

AFFECTED VERSIONS: The following IBM WebSphere Application Server 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 PM90088, as noted below:

For IBM WebSphere Application Server

For V8.5 through 8.5.5.0:

Apply Fix Pack 8.5.5.1 (8.5.5.1), or later.

For V8.0 through 8.0.0.6:

Apply Fix Pack 7 (8.0.0.7), or later.

For V7.0 through 7.0.0.29:

Apply Fix Pack 31 (7.0.0.31), or later.

For V6.1.0 through 6.1.0.45:

Apply Fix Pack 47 (6.1.0.47), or later.

Workaround(s): None
Mitigation(s): none


IBM SDK: Please refer to this security bulletin for SDK fixes that were shipped with WebSphere Application Server Version 8.0.0.7.
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?&uid=swg21644157


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REFERENCES:
Complete CVSS Guide
On-line Calculator V2
WebSphere Application Server Recommended Fixes Page

CHANGE HISTORY:

19 August 2013: Original copy published

26 August 2013: added link to PM89996 Interim Fix

17 September 2013: changed link to xforce database for PM89996

*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.