Security Bulletin
Summary
Security vulnerabilitiy exists in IBM FileNet Content Manager and IBM Content Foundation in Apache Struts.
Vulnerability Details
CVEID: CVE-2016-1181
DESCRIPTION: Apache Struts could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by the failure to protect against unintended remote operations against components on server memory by the ActionForm instance. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system.
CVSS Base Score: 8.1
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/113852 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)
CVEID: CVE-2016-1182
DESCRIPTION: Apache Struts could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by the improper validation of input by the Validator. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to modify validation rules and error messages.
CVSS Base Score: 4.8
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/113853 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L)
Affected Products and Versions
FileNet Content Manager 5.2.0
IBM Content Foundation 5.2.0
Note: this vulnerability is not applicable to FileNet Content Manager 5.2.1 or IBM Content Foundation 5.2.1
Remediation/Fixes
Install one of the fixes listed below to resolve the Apache Struts security vulnerability.
| Product | VRMF | APAR | Remediation/First Fix |
| FileNet Content Manager | 5.2.0 | PJ44282 | 5.2.0.5-P8CPE-IF001 - Available 9/20/2016 |
| IBM Content Foundation | 5.2.0 | PJ44282 | 5.2.0.5-P8CPE-IF001 - Available 9/20/2016 |
In the above table, the APAR links will provide more information about the fix.
The links in the Remediation column will take you to the location within IBM Fix Central where you can download the particular fix you need.
Workarounds and Mitigations
None
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References
Change History
27 September 2016: 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.
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Document Information
Modified date:
17 June 2018
UID
swg21987189