Security Bulletin
Summary
There is a potential denial of service with WebSphere Application Server with SOAP connectors that is used by IBM Tivoli Netcool Configuration Manager (ITNCM)
Vulnerability Details
CVEID: CVE-2016-8919
DESCRIPTION: IBM WebSphere Application Server may be vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by allowing serialized objects from untrusted sources to run and cause the consumption of resources.
CVSS Base Score: 5.9
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/118529 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H)
Affected Products and Versions
The following releases are affected:
ITNCM 6.4.2.0 - 6.4.2.4
ITNCM 6.4.1.0 - 6.4.1.4
Remediation/Fixes
|
Product | VRMF | APAR | Remediation/First Fix |
| ITNCM | 6.4.2.4 | None | For WebSphere Application Server Traditional V8.5.5, install the relevant interim fix detailed at Security Bulletin: Denial of Service with WebSphere Application Server (CVE-2016-8919) |
| ITNCM | 6.4.1.4 | None | Install interim fix: 6.4.1.4-TIV-ITNCM-IF006 |
Workarounds and Mitigations
None
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References
Change History
21 July 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
swg22004529