Security Bulletin
Summary
IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) is shipped as a component of IBM Rational ClearCase. Information about a security vulnerability affecting WAS has been published in a security bulletin.
Vulnerability Details
Refer to the security bulletin(s) listed in the Remediation/Fixes section.
Affected Products and Versions
IBM Rational ClearCase, ClearCase Remote Client (CCRC) WAN server component.
Versions 8.0.0.x, 8.0.1.x, 9.0.0.x, 9.0.1.x:
- This vulnerability only applies to the CCRC WAN server component, and only for certain levels of WebSphere Application Server.
Remediation/Fixes
Refer to the following security bulletins for vulnerability details and information about fixes addressed by IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) which is shipped with IBM Rational ClearCase.
Principal Product and Version(s) | Affected Supporting Product and Version | Affected Supporting Product Security Bulletin |
IBM Rational ClearCase, versions 8.0.0.x, 8.0.1.x, 9.0.0.x, 9.0.1.x | IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 7.0, 8.0, 8.5 and 9.0. | Security Bulletin: Potential Spoofing vulnerability in WebSphere Application Server (CVE-2018-1902) |
ClearCase Versions
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Applying the fix
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8.0.0.x, 8.0.1.x, 9.0.0.x, 9.0.1.x |
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For 8.0.x and earlier releases, IBM recommends upgrading to a fixed, supported version/release/platform of the product.
Workarounds and Mitigations
None.
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Important Note
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References
Change History
* 3 May 2019: 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.
Internal Use Only
CVEID: CVE-2018-1902
DESCRIPTION: IBM WebSphere Application Server could allow a remote attacker to spoof connection information which could be used to launch further attacks against the system.
CVSS Base Score: 3.1
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/152531 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N)
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Document Information
Modified date:
03 May 2019
UID
ibm10877000