Security Bulletin
Summary
WebSphere Application Server and WebSphere Application Server Hypervisor Edition could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by connecting to a management port and executing a specific sequence of instructions .
Vulnerability Details
CVEID: CVE-2015-1920
DESCRIPTION: WebSphere Application Server could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by connecting to a management port and executing a specific sequence of instructions.
CVSS Base Score: 9.3
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/102404 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)
Affected Products and Versions
This vulnerability affects Tivoli Netcool Service Quality Manager 4.1.4
Remediation/Fixes
IBM has provided patches for all affected versions.
The fix for the IBM WebSphere Application Server Version 6.1 can be downloaded from the IBM Fix Central site:
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24039898
The TNSQM system has to be stopped during upgrade.
Workarounds and Mitigations
None
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References
*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.
Product Synonym
TNSQM
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Document Information
Modified date:
17 June 2018
UID
swg21953629