Security Bulletin: Open Source Apache Xalan-Java reported in April X-Force Report in IBM Content Navigator

Security Bulletin

Summary

Apache Xalan-Java could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by the improper handling of output properties. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to bypass the secure processing feature to load arbitrary restricted classes.

Vulnerability Details

Apache Xalan-Java could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by the improper handling of output properties.

CVSS Base Score: 5
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/92023 for more information
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N)

Affected Products and Versions

IBM Content Navigator 2.0.0, 2.0.1, and 2.0.2

IBM Content Navigator is a component that is available to customers in these products (and the products that contain them):

· IBM Content Manager
· IBM FileNet Content Manager
· IBM Content Foundation
· IBM Content Manager OnDemand

Remediation/Fixes

This PSIRT applies to the Apache releases of Xalan, which are not delivered in Websphere Application Server. For Websphere Application Server, IBM recommends using IBM Java rather than the open source Xalan library.

For customers using the WebLogic application server, follow these instructions:

Version 2.0.0: Upgrade to Content Navigator 2.0.2 and apply fix pack 2.0.2.4-ICN-FP004, or higher

Version 2.0.1: Apply Interim Fix 2.0.1.2-ICN-IF002, or higher

Version 2.0.2: Apply fix pack 2.0.2.4-ICN-FP004, or higher

Workarounds and Mitigations

None

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References

Complete CVSS v2 Guide
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*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

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Security Bulletin: Open Source Apache Xalan-Java reported in April X-Force Report in IBM Content Navigator