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Security Bulletin: IBM InfoSphere DataStage exposes sensitive information during certain operations (CVE-2016-8982)

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Summary

IBM InfoSphere DataStage exposes sensitive information during certain operations.

Vulnerability Details

CVEID: CVE-2016-8982
DESCRIPTION: IBM InfoSphere Information Server stores sensitive information in URL parameters. This may lead to information disclosure if unauthorized parties have access to the URLs via server logs, referrer header or browser history.
CVSS Base Score: 3.7
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/118919 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:N/A:N)

Affected Products and Versions

The following product, running on all supported platforms, is affected:
IBM InfoSphere DataStage: versions 8.7, 9.1, and 11.3

Remediation/Fixes

Product

VRMFAPARRemediation/First Fix
InfoSphere DataStage11.3JR50463--Apply IBM InfoSphere Information Server version 11.3.1.1 or later
InfoSphere DataStage9.1JR50463--Apply IBM InfoSphere Information Server version 9.1.2.0
--Apply IBM InfoSphere DataStage Connectivity Security patch
InfoSphere DataStage8.7JR50463--Contact IBM Customer Support

Note:
For IBM InfoSphere Information Server version 8.7, IBM recommends upgrading to a fixed, supported version/release/platform of the product.

Contact Technical Support:

In the United States and Canada dial 1-800-IBM-SERV
View the support contacts for other countries outside of the United States.
Electronically open a Service Request with Information Server Technical Support.

Workarounds and Mitigations

None

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References

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Change History

13 January 2017: Original version published
02 February 2017: Updated information for 8.7 release

*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:
16 June 2018

UID

swg21995895