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Security Bulletin: Potential spoofing attack in IBM WebSphere Application Server in IBM Cloud (CVE-2017-1788)

Security Bulletin


Summary

There is a potential spoofing attack in WebSphere Application Server using Form Login.

Vulnerability Details

CVEID: CVE-2017-1788
DESCRIPTION:
IBM WebSphere Application Server installations using Form Login could allow a remote attacker to conducts spoofing attacks.
CVSS Base Score: 5.3
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/137031 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N)

Affected Products and Versions

This vulnerability affects the following versions and releases of IBM WebSphere Application Server:

  • Liberty
  • Version 9.0

Remediation/Fixes

To patch an existing service instance refer to the IBM WebSphere Application Server bulletins listed below:
Security Bulletin: Potential spoofing attack in WebSphere Application Server (CVE-2017-1788)

Alternatively, delete the vulnerable service instance and create a new instance.

Workarounds and Mitigations

none

Monitor IBM Cloud Status for Future Security Bulletins

Monitor the security notifications on the IBM Cloud Status page to be advised of future security bulletins.

References

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Change History

27 March 2018: 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

swg22014798