Security Bulletin
Summary
There are multiple vulnerabilities in IBM® Runtime Environment Java™ Versions 6, 7, and 8, which are used by IBM Rational ClearQuest. These issues were disclosed as part of the IBM Java SDK updates in April 2017.
Vulnerability Details
CVEID: CVE-2017-1289
DESCRIPTION: IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition is vulnerable XML External Entity Injection (XXE) error when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose highly sensitive information or consume memory resources.
CVSS Base Score: 8.2
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/125150 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:L)
Affected Products and Versions
- ClearQuest Web/CQ OSLC server/CM Server component.
- ClearQuest Eclipse clients.
ClearQuest version | Status |
9.0.1 | Affected |
9.0 through 9.0.0.4 | Affected |
8.0.1 through 8.0.1.14 | Affected |
8.0 through 8.0.0.21 | Affected |
7.1.2 through 7.1.2.19 (all fix packs) | Affected |
Remediation/Fixes
The solution is to install a fix that includes an updated Java™ Virtual Machine with fixes for the issues, and to apply fixes for WebSphere Application Server (WAS).
ClearQuest Web/CQ OSLC Server/CM Server Component
- Determine the WAS version used by your CM server. Navigate to the CM profile directory (either the profile you specified when installing ClearQuest, or <clearquest-home>/cqweb/cqwebprofile), then execute the script: bin/versionInfo.sh (UNIX) or bin\versionInfo.bat (Windows). The output includes a section "IBM WebSphere Application Server". Make note of the version listed in this section.
- Review the following WAS security bulletin:
Security Bulletin: Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM® Java SDK affects WebSphere Application Server April 2017 CPU
and apply the latest available fix for the version of WAS used for CM server.
Note: there may be newer security fixes for WebSphere Application Server. Follow the link below (in the section "Get Notified about Future Security Bulletins") to subscribe to WebSphere product support alerts for additional Java SDK fixes.
Affected Versions | Applying the fix |
| 8.0.0.x 8.0.1.x 9.0.0.x 9.0.1 | Apply the appropriate WebSphere Application Server fix directly to your CM server host. No ClearQuest-specific steps are necessary. |
| 7.1.2.x (all fix packs) 7.1.1.x (all fix packs) 7.1.0.x (all fix packs) | Customers should upgrade to a fixed, supported version/release of the product. |
ClearQuest Eclipse Clients
Apply the relevant fixes as listed in the table below.
Affected Versions | Applying the fix |
9.0.1 | Install Rational ClearQuest Fix Pack 1 (9.0.1.1) for 9.0.1 |
9.0 through 9.0.0.4 | Install Rational ClearQuest Fix Pack 5 (9.0.0.5) for 9.0 |
8.0.1 through 8.0.1.14 8.0 through 8.0.0.21 | Install Rational ClearQuest Fix Pack 15 (8.0.1.15) for 8.0.1 |
7.1.2 through 7.1.2.19 (all fix packs) | Customers should upgrade to a fixed, supported version/release of the product. |
Workarounds and Mitigations
None
Get Notified about Future Security Bulletins
References
Change History
13 September 2017: Originally 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:
04 February 2020
UID
swg22007617