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Security Bulletin: One vulnerability in IBM FileNet Content Manager, IBM Content Foundation, IBM FileNet Content Federation Services and IBM FileNet Legacy Content Search Engine
(CVE-2014-0114)

Security Bulletin


Summary

A security vulnerability exists in IBM FileNet Content Manager, IBM Content Foundation, IBM FileNet Content Federation Services and IBM FileNet Legacy Content Search Engine. See the individual descriptions for the details.

Vulnerability Details

CVEID: CVE-2014-0114

CVE-2014-0114
Description:
Apache Struts could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by the failure to restrict the setting of Class Loader attributes. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability using the class parameter of an ActionForm object to manipulate the ClassLoader and execute arbitrary code on the system.

This vulnerability affects the U/Is of several tools used in the listed products.
FileNet Content Manager & IBM Content Foundation: ACCE utility
Content Federation Services: Federation Administration tool
Legacy Content Search Engine: Verity Administration tool

CVSS Base Score: 7.5
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/92889 for more information
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)

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*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 Flash.


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Affected Products and Versions

FNCM 5.2.x, ICF 5.2.x, CFS 5.0.0, 5.1.0, 5.2.x, LCSE 4.5.1, 5.0.0

Remediation/Fixes

Product

VRMFRemediation/First Fix
FNCM, ICF5.2.0.3-P8CPE-IF002eGA June 20, 2014
CFS5.0.0.1-CFS-IF001,
5.1.0.1-CFS-IF001,
5.2.0.2-CFS-IF001		eGA June 20, 2014
LCSEAll VersionsFollow the workaround referenced in the Workarounds & Mitigations section below

Workarounds and Mitigations

Monitor server performance for evidence of possible denial of service attacks. Use application server restrictions or network security configuration to allow access to ACCE for only administrative users.

For IBM FileNet Legacy Content Search Engine, see techdoc# 7042296
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27042296
 

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IBM strongly suggests that all System z customers be subscribed to the System z Security Portal to receive the latest critical System z security and integrity service. If you are not subscribed, see the instructions on the System z Security web site. Security and integrity APARs and associated fixes will be posted to this portal. IBM suggests reviewing the CVSS scores and applying all security or integrity fixes as soon as possible to minimize any potential risk.

References

Complete CVSS v2 Guide
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Related Information

IBM Secure Engineering Web Portal
IBM Product Security Incident Response Blog

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IBM Product Security Incident Response Blog

Acknowledgement

None

Change History

23 May 2014 Original Copy 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:
14 July 2021

UID

swg21674128

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