Security Bulletin
Summary
The RC4 “Bar Mitzvah” Attack for SSL/TLS affects IBM PureApplication System.
Vulnerability Details
CVEID: CVE-2015-2808
DESCRIPTION: The RC4 algorithm, as used in the TLS protocol and SSL protocol, could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to remotely expose account credentials without requiring an active man-in-the-middle session. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to retrieve credit card data or other sensitive information. This vulnerability is commonly referred to as "Bar Mitzvah Attack".
CVSS Base Score: 5
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/101851for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N)
Affected Products and Versions
IBM PureApplication System V1.0
IBM PureApplication System V1.1
IBM PureApplication System V2.0
IBM PureApplication System V2.1
Remediation/Fixes
The PureSystems Managers on all IBM PureApplication Systems types are affected. The solution is to upgrade the IBM PureApplication System to the following Interim Fix (iFix) level:
IBM PureApplication System V2.1 and IBM PureApplication System V2.0:
- Upgrade to IBM PureApplication System V2.1.0.0 Interim Fix 2
- Contact IBM customer support for upgrade options.
Workarounds and Mitigations
None
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References
Acknowledgement
None
Change History
1 May 2015: Original Version 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
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Document Information
Modified date:
15 June 2018
UID
swg21883880