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Security Bulletin: Potential Information Disclosure in IBM WebSphere Application Server affects IBM Tivoli Netcool Configuration Manager (ITNCM) (CVE-2016-9736)

Created by Eoin Jordan on
Published URL:
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/289203
289203

Security Bulletin


Summary

There is a potential Information Disclosure vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Application Server that is used by IBM Tivoli Netcool Configuration Manager (ITNCM).

Vulnerability Details

CVEID: CVE-2016-9736
DESCRIPTION:
IBM WebSphere Application Server using malformed SOAP requests could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information.
CVSS Base Score: 3.7
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/119780 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N)

Affected Products and Versions

This vulnerability affects the following versions and releases of WebSphere Application Server:

Version 8.5.5 Full Profile

Included in the following releases:

ITNCM 6.4.2.0 - 6.4.2.3

Please refer to Security Bulletin: Potential Information Disclosure in WebSphere Application Server (CVE-2016-9736)

Remediation/Fixes

Product

VRMFAPARRemediation/First Fix
ITNCM6.4.2.3noneFor WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5, install the relevant interim fix detailed at Security Bulletin: Potential Information Disclosure in WebSphere Application Server (CVE-2016-9736)

Workarounds and Mitigations

None

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Change History

05 April 2017: Original document published.
23 June 2017: Revised 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

Review the IBM security bulletin disclaimer and definitions regarding your responsibilities for assessing potential impact of security vulnerabilities to your environment.

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Document Information

Modified date:
22 January 2019

UID

swg21996991