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Security Bulletin: Rational Developer for System z is affected due to vulnerabilities in IBM Java IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition - Jan 2014

Security Bulletin


Summary

This advisory covers security vulnerability updates for the January IBM Java IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition releases that affect Rational Developer for System z.

Vulnerability Details

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CVEID: CVE-2014-0411

Description: Rational Developer for System z is affected due to vulnerabilities in IBM Java IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition. Timing differences based on the validity of messages can be exploited to decrypt the entire session.



This issue applies to client and server applications which use JSSE.


CVSS Base Score: 4
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/90357 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N)

Affected Products and Versions

Principal Product and Version(s)

Affected Supporting Product and Version
Rational Developer for System z, versions 8.5.x and 9.0.x
  • IBM SDK, Java 2 Technology Edition, Version 5.0 Service Refresh 16 Fix Pack 4 and earlier
  • IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition, Version 6 Service Refresh 15 and earlier
  • IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition, Version 6.0.1 Service Refresh 7 and earlier
  • IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition, Version 7 Service Refresh 6 and earlier
  • IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition, Version 7 Release 1 GA

Workarounds and Mitigations

None

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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

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Acknowledgement

None

Change History

* 25 July 2014: 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 Security Bulletin.

Disclaimer

Review the IBM security bulletin disclaimer and definitions regarding your responsibilities for assessing potential impact of security vulnerabilities to your environment.

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Document Information

Modified date:
27 October 2020

UID

swg21676198