Security Bulletin
Summary
There is a vulnerability in IBM Application Server on Cloud that could allow an HTTP response splitting attack in Channel.
Vulnerability Details
CVEID: CVE-2015-2017
DESCRIPTION: The IBM WebSphere Application is vulnerable to HTTP response splitting attacks. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using specially-crafted URL to cause the server to return a split response, once the URL is clicked. This would allow the attacker to perform further attacks, such as Web cache poisoning, cross-site scripting, and possibly obtain sensitive information.
CVSS Base Score: 5
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/103991 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N)
Affected Products and Versions
The following Versions of IBM Application Server on Cloud may be affected:
- Version 8.5.5 WAS Liberty Core, WAS Base and WAS ND
- Version 8.0
Remediation/Fixes
To patch an existing instance refer to the IBM WebSphere Application Server bulletin:
Security Bulletin: HTTP response splitting attack in WebSphere Application Server (CVE-2015-2017)
Alternatively, delete the vulnerable instance and create a new instance. The new maintenance will be included.
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References
Change History
1 December 2015: Original document 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:
15 June 2018
UID
swg21972254