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Security Bulletin: Vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Application Server Edge Component Caching Proxy (CVE-2015-5004)

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Summary

The Edge Component Caching Proxy in IBM WebSphere Application Server could provide weaker than expected security. This is only an issue if you are using the Edge Caching proxy.

Vulnerability Details

CVEID: CVE-2015-5004
DESCRIPTION:
IBM WebSphere Application Server Edge Component Caching Proxy could provide weaker than expected security. This could allow an attacker to decrypt information more quickly and obtain sensitive information.
CVSS Base Score: 5.3
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/106218 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N)

Affected Products and Versions

The following IBM WebSphere Application Server Versions are affected:

  • Version 8.5 Full Profile
  • Version 8.0

Remediation/Fixes

The recommended solution is to apply the Fix Pack or PTF for each named product as soon as practical.

Fix:

Apply an Interim Fix, Fix Pack or PTF containing APAR PI41476, as noted below:

For IBM WebSphere Application Server

For V8.5.0.0 through 8.5.5.7:

-- OR -- OR
  • Apply Fix Pack 8 (8.5.5.8), or later.
 
For V8.0.0.0 through 8.0.0.11: -- OR -- OR
  • Apply Fix Pack 12 (8.0.0.12), or later.

Workarounds and Mitigations

none

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References

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Change History

11 December 2015: original document 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:
15 June 2018

UID

swg21966638