Security Bulletin
Summary
There are multiple vulnerabilities in IBM® SDK, Java™ Technology Edition, Versions 7 and 8, that are used by IBM Virtualization Engine TS7700. These issues were disclosed as part of the IBM Java SDK updates in July 2018 and October 2018.
Vulnerability Details
CVEID:
CVE-2018-1517
DESCRIPTION: A flaw in the java.math component in IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition may allow an attacker to inflict a denial-of-service attack with specially crafted String data.
CVSS Base Score: 5.9
CVSS Temporal Score: See
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/141681
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:N/A:H)
CVEID:
CVE-2018-2973
DESCRIPTION: An unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE related to the Java SE, Java SE Embedded JSSE component could allow an unauthenticated attacker to cause no confidentiality impact, high integrity impact, and no availability impact.
CVSS Base Score: 5.9
CVSS Temporal Score: See
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/146835
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:H/A:N)
CVEID:
CVE-2018-3139
DESCRIPTION: An unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE related to the Java SE, Java SE Embedded Networking component could allow an unauthenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information resulting in a low confidentiality impact using unknown attack vectors.
CVSS Base Score: 3.1
CVSS Temporal Score: See
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/151455
for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N)
CVEID:
CVE-2018-3180
DESCRIPTION: An unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE related to the Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit JSSE component could allow an unauthenticated attacker to cause low confidentiality impact, low integrity impact, and low availability impact.
CVSS Base Score: 5.6
CVSS Temporal Score: See
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/151497
for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L)
Affected Products and Versions
All versions of microcode for the IBM Virtualization Engine TS7700 (3957-V07, 3957-VEB, 3957-VEC) prior to and including the following are affected:
| Machine Type | Model | Version |
|---|---|---|
| 3957 | V07 | 8.42.1.8 |
| 3957 | VEB | 8.42.1.8 |
| 3957 | VEC | 8.42.1.8 |
Remediation/Fixes
Contact IBM Service at 1-800-IBM-SERV to arrange an upgrade to the latest microcode version followed by the installation of VTD_EXEC.269 as needed. Minimum microcode versions are shown below:
| Machine Type | Model | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| 3957 | V07 |
Upgrade to 8.33.3.14 + VTD_EXEC.269 - OR - Upgrade to 8.40.2.12 + VTD_EXEC.269 - OR - Upgrade to 8.41.200.113 + VTD_EXEC.269 - OR - Upgrade to 8.41.201.4 + VTD_EXEC.269 - OR - Upgrade to 8.42.1.8 + VTD_EXEC.269 |
| 3957 | VEB |
Upgrade to 8.33.3.14 + VTD_EXEC.269 - OR - Upgrade to 8.40.2.12 + VTD_EXEC.269 - OR - Upgrade to 8.41.200.113 + VTD_EXEC.269 - OR - Upgrade to 8.41.201.4 + VTD_EXEC.269 - OR - Upgrade to 8.42.1.8 + VTD_EXEC.269 |
| 3957 | VEC |
Upgrade to 8.40.2.12 + VTD_EXEC.269 - OR - Upgrade to 8.41.200.113 + VTD_EXEC.269 - OR - Upgrade to 8.41.201.4 + VTD_EXEC.269 - OR - Upgrade to 8.42.1.8 + VTD_EXEC.269 |
The minimum VTD_EXEC version is shown below:
| VTD_EXEC Package | Version |
|---|---|
| VTD_EXEC.269 | v1.09 |
Workarounds and Mitigations
Although IBM recommends that you upgrade to the fixes identified above, you can mitigate, but not eliminate the risk of these vulnerabilities by restricting physical and network access to the TS7700 to authorized users and IBM Service Personnel only.
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References
IBM® SDK, Java™ Technology Edition Security Bulletin (July 2018)
IBM® SDK, Java™ Technology Edition Security Bulletin (October 2018)
Acknowledgement
CVE-2018-1517 was reported to IBM by Michael Weissbacher
Change History
8 February 2019: Original version published
8 February 2019: Added 8.41.201.4 to supported fix level recommendations
*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:
08 February 2019
UID
ibm10732035