Security Bulletin: Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM Java Runtime affect IBM MQ Light

Security Bulletin

Summary

There are multiple vulnerabilities in IBM® Runtime Environment Java™ Version 8 Service Refresh 4 Fix Pack 7 and earlier releases that are used by IBM MQ Light. These issues were disclosed as part of the IBM Java SDK updates in Jul 2017.

Vulnerability Details

CVEID: CVE-2017-10115
DESCRIPTION: An unspecified vulnerability related to the Java SE JCE component could allow an unauthenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information resulting in a high confidentiality impact using unknown attack vectors.
CVSS Base Score: 7.5
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/128876 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N)

CVEID: CVE-2017-10116
DESCRIPTION: An unspecified vulnerability related to the Java SE Security component could allow an unauthenticated attacker to take control of the system.
CVSS Base Score: 8.3
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/128877 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H)

Affected Products and Versions

The vulnerabilities affect users of IBM MQ Light 1.0.7 and earlier versions, on all platforms.

Remediation/Fixes

This issue has been addressed by IBM MQ Light 1.0.8

Download and install the latest MQ Light Server appropriate for your platform: https://developer.ibm.com/messaging/mq-light/.

The following link describes how to re-use the data from your existing installation:
https://developer.ibm.com/messaging/docs/mq-light-api/troubleshooting-and-support/copying-data-between-installations/

Workarounds and Mitigations

None

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References

Complete CVSS v2 Guide
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Complete CVSS v3 Guide
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IBM Java SDK Security Bulletin

Acknowledgement

None

Change History

24 Aug 2017: 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

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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Security Bulletin: Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM Java Runtime affect IBM MQ Light