Security Bulletin
Summary
There is a vulnerability in IBM Streams where weak ciphers may be enabled when Transport Layer Security is enabled.
Vulnerability Details
CVEID: CVE-2017-1713
DESCRIPTION: IBM InfoSphere Streams uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information.
CVSS Base Score: 5.9
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/134632 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:N/A:N)
Affected Products and Versions
- IBM Streams Version 4.2.1 release
Remediation/Fixes
NOTE: Fix Packs are available on IBM Fix Central.
To remediate/fix this issue, follow the instructions below:
- Version 4.2.x: Apply 4.2.1 Fix Pack 4 (4.2.1.4) or higher.
Workarounds and Mitigations
None
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References
Change History
May 2, 2018: 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.
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Document Information
Modified date:
16 June 2018
UID
swg22016056