Security Bulletin
Summary
IBM Websphere Application Server is shipped as a component of IBM Security/Tivoli Directory Server. Information about a security vulnerabilities affecting IBM Websphere Application Server has been published in security bulletins.
Vulnerability Details
Please see following security bulletins for vulnerabilities details:
Code execution vulnerability in WebSphere Application Server (CVE-2016-5983) and
Potential Information Disclosure vulnerability in WebSphere Application Server (CVE-2016-5986).
Affected Products and Versions
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Affected Product and Version(s) | Product and Version shipped as a component |
| IBM Security Directory Server Version 6.4 | IBM WebSphere Application Server Version 8.5.5.9 |
| IBM Security Directory Server Version 6.3.1 and Tivoli Directory Server Version 6.3 | IBM WebSphere Application Server Version 7.0.0.41 |
Remediation/Fixes
Apply WebSphere Application Server Interim Fix PI70737 for Vulnerability - (CVE-2016-5983) and PI67093 for Vulnerability -(CVE-2016-5986).
After the above we can refer to SDS recommended fixes .
Note: 8.5.5.11 has already included both the vulnerabilty fixes.
Workarounds and Mitigations
None
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References
Change History
Original Document Published - Apr 17, 2017
Revised Document - Apr 20, 2017
*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:
16 June 2018
UID
swg22002050