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Security Bulletin: A Vulnerability in IBM Java SDK affects IBM Streams (CVE-2016-5597)

Created by Jason Nikolai on
Published URL:
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/558969
558969

Security Bulletin


Summary

There are multiple vulnerabilities in IBM® SDK Java™ Technology Edition, Version 8 Service Refresh 11 used by IBM Streams. 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 versions may be impacted:

    • IBM Streams Version 4.2.0.3 and earlier
    • IBM InfoSphere Streams Version 4.1.1.2 and earlier
    • IBM InfoSphere Streams Version 4.0.1.3 and earlier
    • IBM InfoSphere Streams Version 3.2.1.6 and earlier
    • IBM InfoSphere Streams Version 3.1.0.8 and earlier
    • IBM InfoSphere Streams Version 3.0.0.6 and earlier

Remediation/Fixes

To remediate/fix this issue, follow the instructions below:

    • Version 4.2.0: Apply IBM Streams Mod Release 4.2.1 Fix Pack 1 (4.2.1.1) from Passport Advantage.
    • Version 4.1.1: Apply 4.1.1 Fix Pack 3 (4.1.1.3) or higher.
    • Version 4.0.1: Apply 4.0.1 Fix Pack 4 (4.0.1.4) or higher.
    • Versions 3.2.1, 3.1.0, and 3.0.0: For versions earlier than 4.x.x, IBM recommends upgrading to a fixed, supported version/release/platform of the product. Customers who cannot upgrade and need to secure their installation should open a PMR with IBM Technical Support and request assistance securing their InfoSphere Streams system against the vulnerabilities identified in this Security Bulletin.
NOTE: Fix Packs are available on IBM Fix Central.

Workarounds and Mitigations

None

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References

Complete CVSS v2 Guide
On-line Calculator v2

Complete CVSS v3 Guide
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Related Information

IBM Secure Engineering Web Portal
IBM Product Security Incident Response Blog

Change History

18 April 2017: Original version published.
28 April 2017: Updated fixes link.
15 May 2017: Updated fixes link.

*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

swg22002189

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