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Security Bulletin: Multiple vulnerabilites in IBM Java Runtime affect FlashCopy Manager (IBM Spectrum Protect Snapshot) for VMware (CVE-2016-5597)

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Published URL:
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/558079
558079

Security Bulletin


Summary

There are multiple vulnerabilities in IBM® Runtime Environment Java™ used by FlashCopy Manager (IBM Spectrum Protect Snapshot) for VMware. These issues were disclosed as part of the IBM Java SDK updates in October 2016.

Vulnerability Details

CVEID: CVE-2016-5597
DESCRIPTION:
An unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE and Java SE Embedded related to the Networking component could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information resulting in a high confidentiality impact using unknown attack vectors.
CVSS Base Score: 5.9
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/118071 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N)

Affected Products and Versions

The following levels of FlashCopy Manager (IBM Spectrum Protect Snapshot) for VMware are affected:

  • 4.1.0.0 through 4.1.6.1
  • 3.2.0.0 through 3.2.0.8

Remediation/Fixes

Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager for VMware Release

First Fixing VRMF LevelPlatformLink to Fix / Fix Availability Target
4.1 4.1.6.2Linuxhttp://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24043426
3.2 3.2.0.9Linuxhttp://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24043440

Workarounds and Mitigations

None

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References

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Change History

25 May 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.

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Document Information

Modified date:
17 June 2018

UID

swg22001608