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Security Bulletin: Open Source Apache Batik vulnerability affects Rational Developer for System z (CVE-2015-0250)

Created by Guirlyn V Olivar on
Published URL:
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/533413
533413

Security Bulletin


Summary

Rational Developer for System z is affected by the Open Source Apache Batik vulnerability and has addressed the applicable CVEs

Vulnerability Details

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CVEID: CVE-2015-0250

DESCRIPTION: Apache Batik could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information. By persuading a victim to open a specially-crafted SVG file, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to reveal files and obtain sensitive information.

CVSS Base Score: 4.3
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/#/vulnerabilities/101614 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N)

Affected Products and Versions

Principal Product and Version(s)

  • Rational Developer for System z, versions 8.5.1.6 and earlier
  • Rational Developer for System z, versions 9.0.1.4 and earlier
  • Rational Developer for System z, versions 9.1.1.1 and earlier

Remediation/Fixes

IBM has provided patches for all affected versions.

Follow the installation instructions in the README files included with the patch.

The fix can be obtained at the following locations:

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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

Complete CVSS v2 Guide
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Related Information

IBM Secure Engineering Web Portal
IBM Product Security Incident Response Blog

Change History

* 14 August 2015: Original copy 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:
27 October 2020

UID

swg21963037

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