Security Bulletin
Summary
There is a potential security vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Application Server, which is used by IBM Tivoli Netcool Configuration Manager (ITNCM). The potential vulnerability is only applicable, if 'FIPS 140-2' is enabled.
Vulnerability Details
CVEID: CVE-2016-0306
DESCRIPTION: IBM WebSphere Application Server could provide weaker than expected security, caused by the improper TLS configuration. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques.
CVSS Base Score: 3.7
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/111423 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 IBM WebSphere Application Server
· Version 8.5.5 Full Profile and Liberty
· Version 8.5 Full Profile and Liberty
· Version 8.0
· Version 7.0
Included in the following releases:
ITNCM 6.4.2.0 - 6.4.2.2
ITNCM 6.4.1.0 - 6.4.1.4
Remediation/Fixes
|
Product | VRMF | APAR | Remediation/First Fix |
| ITNCM | 6.4.2.2 | none | Apply WebSphere Application Server Fix Pack 8.0.0.13 or later (targeted availability 20 February 2017) |
| ITNCM | 6.4.1.4 | none | Install 6.4.1.4-TIV-ITNCM-IF002 |
Important note
IBM strongly suggests that all stand alone Websphere (ITNCM 6.4.2.x) customers subscribe to the Websphere Application Server Portal, to receive the latest critical Websphere security and integrity service. If you wish to subscribe, please do so at IBM Support My Notifications. 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.
Workarounds and Mitigations
None
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References
Change History
16 November 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
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
swg21992591