Security Bulletin
Summary
There is a potential for weaker than expected security with the Administrative Console in WebSphere Application Server that may affect IBM Tivoli Netcool Configuration Manager (ITNCM)
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
The following releases are affected:
ITNCM 6.4.2.0 - 6.4.2.5
Remediation/Fixes
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Product | VRMF | APAR | Remediation/First Fix |
| ITNCM | 6.4.2.5 | None | For WebSphere Application Server Traditional V8.5.5.9 - 8.5.5.11, install the relevant interim fix or apply Fix Pack 8.5.5.12 or later, as detailed at Security Bulletin: Potential security vulnerability in WebSphere Application Server Administrative Console (CVE-2017-1137) |
Workarounds and Mitigations
None
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References
Change History
16 Nov 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
swg22007444