Security Bulletin
Summary
A vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Application Server affects Tivoli Storage Productivity Center. There is a potential for weaker than expected security with the Administrative Console in WebSphere Application Server. Tivoli Storage Productivity Center has addressed the applicable CVE.
Vulnerability Details
CVEID: CVE-2017-1137
DESCRIPTION: IBM WebSphere Application Server could provide weaker than expected security. A remote attacker could exploit this weakness to obtain sensitive information and gain unauthorized access to the admin console.
CVSS Base Score: 5.9
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/121549 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
Tivoli Storage Productivity Center 5.1.0 through 5.1.1.14
The versions listed above apply to all licensed offerings of Tivoli Storage Productivity Center, including IBM SmartCloud Virtual Storage Center Storage Analytics Engine.
Remediation/Fixes
The solution is to apply an appropriate Tivoli Storage Productivity Center fix maintenance for each named product. Follow the link below, select the correct product version. Click on the download link and follow the Installation Instructions. The solution should be implemented as soon as practicable.
Starting with 5.2.8, Tivoli Storage Productivity Center has been renamed to IBM Spectrum Control.
Note: It is always recommended to have a current backup before applying any update procedure.
Tivoli Storage Productivity Center V5.1.x
| Release | First Fixing VRM Level | Link to Fix/Fix Availability Target |
| 5.1.x | 5.1.1.15 | http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21320822 |
Workarounds and Mitigations
None
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References
Change History
15 September 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:
22 February 2022
UID
swg22006029