Security Bulletin
Summary
Security vulnerabilities have been addressed in the Apache CXF component of IBM Tivoli Network Manager IP Edition.
Vulnerability Details
CVEID: CVE-2016-6812
DESCRIPTION: Apache CXF is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input by the FormattedServiceListWriter() function. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using the 'matrix ' parameter in a specially-crafted URL to execute script in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the URL is clicked. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials.
CVSS Base Score: 6.1
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/120409 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N)
CVEID: CVE-2016-8739
DESCRIPTION: Apache CXF could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in JAX-RS implementation. By using a specially-crafted XML data, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to read arbitrary files on the system.
CVSS Base Score: 7.5
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/120408 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N)
Affected Products and Versions
IBM Tivoli Network Manager 4.1.1 and 4.2
Remediation/Fixes
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Product | VRMF | APAR | Remediation/First Fix |
| IBM Tivoli Network Manager IP Edition | 4.1.1.2 | IV94614 | UPGRADE APACHE CXF LIBRARIES 3.0.12 http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24041066 |
| IBM Tivoli Network Manager IP Edition | 4.2.0.3 | IV94614 | UPGRADE APACHE CXF LIBRARIES 3.1.10 http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24043575 |
Workarounds and Mitigations
None
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References
Change History
19 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.
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Document Information
Modified date:
17 June 2018
UID
swg22003596