Security Bulletin
Summary
There are multiple vulnerabilities in IBM® SDK Java™ Technology Edition, Version 7 and 8 that is used by Rational Functional Tester. These issues were disclosed as part of the IBM Java SDK updates in April 2016.
Vulnerability Details
If you run your own Java code using the IBM Java Runtime delivered with this product, you should evaluate your code to determine whether the complete list of vulnerabilities are applicable to your code. For a complete list of vulnerabilities, see the Reference section.
CVEID: CVE-2016-0363
DESCRIPTION: IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition contains a vulnerability in the IBM ORB implementation that may allow untrusted code running under a security manager to elevate its privileges. This vulnerability was originally reported as CVE-2013-3009.
CVSS Base Score: 8.1
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/112016 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)
CVEID: CVE-2016-0376
DESCRIPTION: A vulnerability in IBM Java SDK could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system. This vulnerability allows code running under a security manager to escalate its privileges by modifying or removing the security manager. This vulnerability was originally reported as CVE-2013-5456.
CVSS Base Score: 8.1
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/112152 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)
Affected Products and Versions
All versions of Rational Functional Tester from 8.3.0.0 through 8.6.0.7
Remediation/Fixes
Vendor Fixes:
For Rational Functional Tester versions 8.0.x 8.1.x, and 8.2.x , IBM recommends upgrading to a fixed, supported version or release of the product.
| Product | Version | APAR | Remediation/First fix |
| RFT | 8.3.0 - 8.3.0.x | None | Download the IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition, Version 7 Service Refresh 9 Fix Pack 40 iFix from the Fix Central and apply it. |
| RFT | 8.5.0 - 8.5.0.x | None | Download the IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition, Version 7 Service Refresh 9 Fix Pack 40 iFix from the Fix Central and apply it. |
| RFT | 8.5.1 - 8.5.1.x | None | Download the IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition, Version 7 Service Refresh 9 Fix Pack 40 iFix from the Fix Central and apply it. |
| RFT | 8.6.0 - 8.6.0.6 | None | Download the IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition, Version 7 Service Refresh 9 Fix Pack 40 iFix from the Fix Central and apply it. |
| RFT | 8.6.0.7 | None | Download the IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition, Version 8 Service Refresh 3 iFix from the Fix Central and apply it. |
Note:
- You must verify that applying this fix does not cause any compatibility issues.
- For information about how to install iFixes, see Installing packages.
Workarounds and Mitigations
None
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References
Acknowledgement
CVE-2016-0363 and CVE-2016-0376 were reported by Adam Gowdiak of Security Explorations.
Change History
10 May 2016: 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:
29 September 2018
UID
swg21982430