Security Bulletin
Summary
WebSphere Message Broker has addressed the following vulnerabilities
Vulnerability Details
CVEID: CVE-2017-5664
DESCRIPTION: Apache Tomcat could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by the improper handling of specific HTTP request methods for static error pages by the Default Servlet error page mechanism. By sending a specially crafted GET request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to bypass HTTP method restrictions and cause the deletion or replacement of the target error page.
CVSS Base Score: 6.5
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/126962 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L)
Affected Products and Versions
WebSphere Message Broker V8.0.0.0 - V8.0.0.8
Remediation/Fixes
|
Product | VRMF | APAR | Remediation/Fix |
| WebSphere Message Broker | V8.0.0.9 | APAR IT21580 | For a fix for APAR IT21580, please contact IBM support. |
Websphere Message Broker V8 is no longer in full support; IBM recommends upgrading to a fixed, supported version/release/platform of the product. If you are an extended support customer and require a fix, this is available only for the latest fixpack (8.0.0.9) .To obtain the fix contact IBM support.
Get Notified about Future Security Bulletins
Important Note
IBM strongly suggests that all System z customers be subscribed to the System z Security Portal to receive the latest critical System z security and integrity service. If you are not subscribed, see the instructions on the System z Security web site. Security and integrity APARs and associated fixes will be posted to this portal. IBM suggests reviewing the CVSS scores and applying all security or integrity fixes as soon as possible to minimize any potential risk.
References
Change History
7th December 2017 : 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
Review the IBM security bulletin disclaimer and definitions regarding your responsibilities for assessing potential impact of security vulnerabilities to your environment.
Was this topic helpful?
Document Information
Modified date:
15 June 2018
UID
swg22011443