Security Bulletin
Summary
WebSphere Application Server is shipped as a component of IBM Business Process Manager (BPM). Information about a security vulnerability affecting IBM WebSphere Application Server Traditional have been published in a security bulletin.
The affected component is only available in case optional support for OpenID Connect has been configured.
Vulnerability Details
Please consult the Security Bulletin: Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in WebSphere Application Server (CVE-2017-1151) for vulnerability details and information about fixes.
Affected Products and Versions
- IBM Business Process Manager V8.0.0.0 through V8.0.1.3
- IBM Business Process Manager V8.5.0.0 through V8.5.0.2
- IBM Business Process Manager V8.5.5.0
- IBM Business Process Manager V8.5.6.0 through V8.5.6.0 CF2
- IBM Business Process Manager V8.5.7.0 through V8.5.7.0 Cumulative Fix 2017.03
Note that 8.5.7.0 Cumulative Fix 2017.03 cannot automatically install interim fixes for the base Application Server. It is important to follow the complete installation instructions and to manually ensure that recommended security fixes are installed.
Workarounds and Mitigations
None
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Important Note
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References
Change History
31 March 2017: 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.
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Document Information
Modified date:
15 June 2018
UID
swg22000244