Security Bulletin: Potential Remote code execution vulnerability in WebSphere Application Server affects IBM Spectrum Control (formerly Tivoli Storage Productivity Center) (CVE-2018-1904)

Security Bulletin

Summary

There is a potential remote code execution vulnerability in WebSphere Application Server which affects IBM Spectrum Control (formerly Tivoli Storage Productivity Center).

Vulnerability Details

CVEID: CVE-2018-1904
DESCRIPTION: IBM WebSphere Application Server could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java code through an administrative client class with a serialized object from untrusted sources.
CVSS Base Score: 8.1
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/152533 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)

Affected Products and Versions

Affected Product	Affected Versions
IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center	5.2.0 - 5.2.7.1
IBM Spectrum Control	5.2.8 - 5.2.13

The versions listed above apply to all licensed offerings of IBM Spectrum Control.

Note that 5.3 versions of IBM Spectrum Control are not affected.

Remediation/Fixes

The solution is to apply an appropriate IBM Spectrum Control fix. Click on the download link and follow the Installation Instructions. The solution should be implemented as soon as practicable.

Starting with 5.2.8, Tivoli Storage Productivity Center has been renamed to IBM Spectrum Control.

Release	First Fixing VRM Level	Link to Fix/Fix Availability Target
5.2.x	5.2.14	http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21320822

Note: It is always recommended to have a current backup before applying any update procedure.

Workarounds and Mitigations

None.

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References

Complete CVSS v3 Guide
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Acknowledgement

The vulnerability was reported to IBM by noxx

Change History

10 January 2019 - 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.

Internal Use Only

PR: 128006, A: 13303

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Security Bulletin: Potential Remote code execution vulnerability in WebSphere Application Server affects IBM Spectrum Control (formerly Tivoli Storage Productivity Center) (CVE-2018-1904)