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IT20411: SECURITY VULNERABILITY: LACK OF SUFFICIENT AUTHORIZATION IN MYFILEGATEWAY AND FILEGATEWAY

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iSeries_Media_5020603_2.zip
iSeries_Media_5020603_2.zip
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APAR status

  • Closed as program error.

Error description

  • Sterling File Gateway application does not properly restrict
user requests based on permission level.
This allows for users to update data
related to other users. By manipulating the parameters passed
in the POST request, a user (user1) was able to change the
language preferences of user (user2).

Local fix

  • None

STRRTC 531109
KK/KK

Problem summary

  • Users Affected:
All B2Bi users

Problem Description:
Security Vulnerability: Lack of sufficient authorization in
Myfilegateway and Filegateway.

Platforms Affected:
All

Problem conclusion

  • Resolution Summary:
A code fix is provided.

Delivered in:
5020603_2
5020602_5

Temporary fix

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APAR Information




    

  • APAR number
    IT20411
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  • Reported component name
    STR FILE GATEWA
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  • Reported component ID
    5725D0700
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  • Reported release
    220
    • 

  • Status
    CLOSED  PER
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  • PE
    NoPE
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  • HIPER
    NoHIPER
    • 

  • Special Attention
    NoSpecatt / Xsystem
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  • Submitted date
    2017-04-28
    • 

  • Closed date
    2017-06-01
    • 

  • Last modified date
    2017-09-06
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  • APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
    

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Fix information


    

  • Fixed component name
    STR FILE GATEWA
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  • Fixed component ID
    5725D0700
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            Modified date:
            

            03 March 2021
            

            
                      

        


        

        


      

    

  



    

  

  
    
            

          
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