Security Bulletin
Summary
The RC4 "Bar Mitzvah" for SSL/TLS may affect some configurations of WebSphere Application Server as a component of IBM Tivoli Netcool Performance Manager .
NOTE: If you are configured for FIPS140-2, Suite B or SP800-131 in your Security>SSL certificate and key management then you are not affected by this vulnerability or your SSL communication for Liberty.
Vulnerability Details
CVEID: CVE-2015-2808
DESCRIPTION: The RC4 algorithm, as used in the TLS protocol and SSL protocol, could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to remotely expose account credentials without requiring an active man-in-the-middle session. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to retrieve credit card data or other sensitive information. This vulnerability is commonly referred to as "Bar Mitzvah Attack".
CVSS Base Score: 5
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/101851 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N)
Please consult the security bulletin Vulnerability in RC4 stream cipher affects WebSphere Application Server (CVE-2015-2808) for vulnerability details.
Affected Products and Versions
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Affected Product and Version(s) | IBM WebSphere Application Server Version |
| Tivoli Network Performance Manager 1.4 | IBM WebSphere version 8.5.0.1 (Bundled in the Jazz for Service Management version 1.1.0.2) |
| Tivoli Network Performance Manager 1.3.3 | IBM WebSphere version 7.0.0.x (Bundled the TIP version 2.1.0.x) |
| Tivoli Network Performance Manager 1.3.2 | IBM WebSphere version 7.0.0.x (Bundled in the TIP version 2.1.0.x) |
| Tivoli Network Performance Manager 1.3.1 | IBM WebSphere version 7.0.0.x (Bundled in the TIP version 2.1.0.x) |
Remediation/Fixes
Remediation is available at the security bulletin Vulnerability in RC4 stream cipher affects WebSphere Application Server (CVE-2015-2808)
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References
Change History
20 April 2015: 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
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Document Information
Modified date:
17 June 2018
UID
swg21883192