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Security Bulletin: IBM InfoSphere Information Server is affected by an unescaped string injection in Dojo Toolkit

Created by Clyde Mendonca on
Published URL:
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1118613
1118613

Security Bulletin


Summary

An unescaped string injection vulnerability in Dojo Toolkit that is used by IBM InfoSphere Information Server was addressed.

Vulnerability Details

CVEID: CVE-2018-15494
DESCRIPTION: Dojo Toolkit is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input by the DataGrid component. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious script into a Web page which would be executed in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the page is viewed. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials. CVSS Base Score: 6.1
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/148556 for more information
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N)

Affected Products and Versions

The following product, running on all supported platforms, is affected:
IBM InfoSphere Information Server : versions 11.3, 11.5, 11.7
IBM InfoSphere Information Server on Cloud : versions 11.5, 11.7

Remediation/Fixes

Product

VRMF APAR Remediation/First Fix
InfoSphere Information Server, Information Server on Cloud 11.7 JR61706 --Apply InfoSphere Information Server version 11.7.1.0
--Apply InfoSphere Information Server 11.7.1.0 Fix Pack 1
--For InfoSphere DataStage
           11.7.1.0 11.7.1.1 & 11.7.1.2: Apply InfoSphere DataStage Security patch
InfoSphere Information Server, Information Server on Cloud 11.5 JR61706 --Apply InfoSphere Information Server version 11.5.0.2
--Apply InfoSphere Information Server 11.5.0.2 Service Pack 6
--Apply InfoSphere Information Server Framework Security patch --Apply InfoSphere Metadata Asset Manager Security patch--Apply InfoSphere DataStage Security patch
 
InfoSphere Information Server 11.3 JR61706 --Upgrade to a new release where the issue has been addressed
 

Contact Technical Support:

In the United States and Canada dial 1-800-IBM-SERV
View the support contacts for other countries outside of the United States.
Electronically open a Service Request with Information Server Technical Support.

Workarounds and Mitigations

None

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References

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Change History

22 Jan 2020: Original version published
05 Feb 2020: Published fix for Metadata Asset Manager in version 11.7
06 Apr 2020: Published fix for Metadata Asset Manager in version 11.5
18 May 2020: Published fix for Information Analyzer and TM1 Connector in version 11.7
17 July 2020: Published fix for DataStage version 11.5, and DataStage versions 11.7.0.2, 11.7.1.0
24 Nov 2020: Refreshed DataStage patch applies to 11.7.1.0 and 11.7.1.1
08 Dec 2020: Refreshed DataStage patch applies to 11.7.1.0 11.7.1.1 and 11.7.1.2

*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

143027

Document Location

Worldwide

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Document Information

Modified date:
08 December 2020

UID

ibm11118613