Security Bulletin
Summary
A XFDL form with a PNG image that exposes this issue can crash the IBM Forms Viewer
Vulnerability Details
CVEID: CVE-2013-6954
DESCRIPTION:
A XFDL form can be created utilizing a specially created PNG image that could result in the IBM Forms Viewer to crash.
CVSS Base Score: 4.3
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/89917 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P)
Affected Products and Versions
IBM Forms Viewer 4.0
IBM Forms Viewer 8.0
IBM Forms Viewer 8.0.1
Remediation/Fixes
|
Product | VRMF | APAR | Remediation |
| IBM Forms Viewer | 4.0.0.* | LO79835 | Install IBM Forms Viewer 4.0.0.3 CF1 from Fix Central |
| IBM Forms Viewer | 8.0.0.* | LO79835 | Install IBM Forms Viewer 8.0.1.1 CF1 from Fix Central |
| IBM Forms Viewer | 8.0.1.* | LO79835 | Install IBM Forms Viewer 8.0.1.1 CF1 from Fix Central |
Workarounds and Mitigations
To expose this issue, the user will have to be directed to open this specifically crafted form that uses a PNG image that exposes this issue.
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References
Change History
3 April 2014 : 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
swg21668979