Security Bulletin: Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM Java Runtime affect Watson Explorer and Watson Explorer Content Analytics Studio (CVE-2020-2593, CVE-2019-4732)

Security Bulletin

Summary

There are multiple vulnerabilities in IBM® Runtime Environment Java™ Version 8 and Version 7 used by Watson Explorer and Watson Explorer Content Analytics Studio. Watson Explorer and Watson Explorer Content Analytics Studio have addressed the applicable CVEs.

Vulnerability Details

CVEID: CVE-2020-2593
DESCRIPTION: An unspecified vulnerability in Java SE related to the Java SE Networking component could allow an unauthenticated attacker to cause low confidentiality impact, low integrity impact, and no availability impact.
CVSS Base score: 4.8
CVSS Temporal Score: See: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/174541 for the current score.
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N)

CVEID: CVE-2019-4732
DESCRIPTION: IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition Version 7.0.0.0 through 7.0.10.55, 7.1.0.0 through 7.1.4.55, and 8.0.0.0 through 8.0.6.0 could allow a local authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by DLL search order hijacking vulnerability in Microsoft Windows client. By placing a specially-crafted file in a compromised folder, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 172618.
CVSS Base score: 7.2
CVSS Temporal Score: See: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/172618 for the current score.
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H)

Affected Products and Versions

Affected Product(s)	Version(s)
IBM Watson Explorer Deep Analytics Edition Foundational Components	12.0.0.0, 12.0.0.1 12.0.1, 12.0.2.0 - 12.0.2.2, 12.0.3.0 - 12.0.3.2
IBM Watson Explorer Deep Analytics Edition Analytical Components	12.0.0.0, 12.0.1, 12.0.2.0 - 12.0.2.2, 12.0.3.0 - 12.0.3.2
IBM Watson Explorer Deep Analytics Edition oneWEX	12.0.0.0, 12.0.1, 12.0.2.0 - 12.0.2.2, 12.0.3.0 - 12.0.3.2
IBM Watson Explorer Foundational Components	11.0.0.0 - 11.0.0.3, 11.0.1, 11.0.2.0 - 11.0.2.6
IBM Watson Explorer Foundational Components	10.0.0.0 - 10.0.0.7
IBM Watson Explorer Foundational Components Annotation Administration Console	12.0.0.0, 12.0.1,12.0.2.0 - 12.0.2.2, 12.0.3.0 - 12.0.3.2
IBM Watson Explorer Foundational Components Annotation Administration Console	11.0 - 11.0.0.3, 11.0.1, 11.0.2.0 - 11.0.2.6
IBM Watson Explorer Foundational Components Annotation Administration Console	10.0 - 10.0.0.6
Watson Explorer Analytical Components	11.0 - 11.0.0.3, 11.0.1, 11.0.2.0 - 11.0.2.6
Watson Explorer Analytical Components	10.0 - 10.0.0.2
IBM Watson Explorer Content Analytics Studio	12.0.0, 12.0.1, 12.0.2, 12.0.3
IBM Watson Explorer Content Analytics Studio	11.0.0.0 - 11.0.0.3, 11.0.1, 11.0.2.0 - 11.0.2.2
IBM Watson Explorer Content Analytics Studio	10.0.0.0 - 10.0.0.2

Remediation/Fixes

Affected Product	Affected Versions	Required IBM Java Runtime	How to acquire and apply the fix
IBM Watson Explorer DAE Foundational Components	12.0.0.0, 12.0.1, 12.0.2 - 12.0.2.2, 12.0.3, 12.0.3.2	JVM 8 SR6 FP5 or later	Upgrade to Version 12.0.3.3. See Watson Explorer Version 12.0.3.3 Foundational Components for download information and instructions.
IBM Watson Explorer DAE Analytical Components	12.0.0.0, 12.0.1, 12.0.2 - 12.0.2.2, 12.0.3, 12.0.3.2	JVM 8 SR6 FP5 or later	Upgrade to Version 12.0.3.3. See Watson Explorer Version 12.0.3.3 Analytical Components for download information and instructions.
IBM Watson Explorer DAE oneWEX	12.0.0.0, 12.0.0.1, 12.0.2 - 12.0.2.2, 12.0.3, 12.0.3.2	JVM 8 SR6 FP5 or later	Upgrade to Version 12.0.3.3. See Watson Explorer Version 12.0.3.3 oneWEX for download information and instructions.
IBM Watson Explorer Foundational Components	11.0 - 11.0.0.3, 11.0.1, 11.0.2 - 11.0.2.6	JVM 8 SR6 FP5 or later	Upgrade to Version 11.0.2.7. See Watson Explorer Version 11.0.2.7 Foundational Components for download information and instructions.
IBM Watson Explorer Foundational Components	10.0 - 10.0.0.7	JVM 8 SR6 FP5 or later	Upgrade to Version 10.0.0.8. See Watson Explorer Version 10.0.0.8 Foundational Components for download information and instructions.
IBM Watson Explorer Foundational Components Annotation Administration Console	12.0.0.0, 12.0.1, 12.0.2 - 12.0.2.2, 12.0.3, 12.0.3.2	JVM 8 SR6 FP5 or later	Upgrade to Version 12.0.3.3. See Watson Explorer Version 12.0.3.3 Foundational Components for download information and instructions.
IBM Watson Explorer Foundational Components Annotation Administration Console	11.0 - 11.0.0.3, 11.0.1, 11.0.2, 11.0.2.1 - 11.0.2.6	JVM 8 SR6 FP5 or later	Upgrade to Version 11.0.2.7. See Watson Explorer Version 11.0.2.7 Foundational Components for download information and instructions.
IBM Watson Explorer Foundational Components Annotation Administration Console	10.0 - 10.0.0.6	JVM 7 SR10 FP60 or later	If you have not already installed, install V10.0 Fix Pack 6 (see the Fix Pack download document). If you upgrade to Version 10.0.0.6 after you update IBM Java Runtime, your changes are lost and you must repeat the steps. Download the 32-bit and 64-bit packages of IBM Java Runtime, Version 7 package for your edition (Standard, Enterprise or Advanced) and operating system from Fix Central: interim fix 10.0.0.6-WS-WatsonExplorer-<Edition>FoundationalAAC-<OS>-7SR10FP60 or later. For example, 10.0.0.6-WS-WatsonExplorer-AEFoundationalAAC-Linux-7SR10FP60, which includes 64-bit version of IBM Java Runtime. To apply the fix, follow the steps in Updating IBM Java Runtime. Rename `$ES_INSTALL_ROOT/lib/activation.jar` to `activation.jar.orig` if the file exists.
IBM Watson Explorer Analytical Components	11.0 - 11.0.0.3, 11.0.1, 11.0.2, 11.0.2.1 - 11.0.2.6	JVM 8 SR6 FP5 or later	Upgrade to Version 11.0.2.7. See Watson Explorer Version 11.0.2.7 Analytical Components for download information and instructions.
IBM Watson Explorer Analytical Components	10.0 - 10.0.0.2	JVM 7 SR10 FP60 or later	If you have not already installed, install V10.0 Fix Pack 2 (see the Fix Pack download document). If you upgrade to Version 10.0.0.2 after you update IBM Java Runtime, your changes are lost and you must repeat the steps. Download the 32-bit (or 31-bit, if you use Linux on System z) and 64-bit packages of IBM Java Runtime, Version 7 package for your edition (Enterprise or Advanced) and operating system from Fix Central: interim fix 10.0.0.2-WS-WatsonExplorer-<Edition>Analytical-<OS>[32\|31]-7SR10FP60 or later. For example, 10.0.0.2-WS-WatsonExplorer-AEAnalytical-Linux-7SR10FP60, which includes 64-bit version of IBM Java Runtime. To apply the fix, follow the steps in Updating IBM Java Runtime. Rename `$ES_INSTALL_ROOT/lib/activation.jar` to `activation.jar.orig` if the file exists.
IBM Watson Explorer Content Analytics Studio	12.0.0, 12.0.1, 12.0.2, 12.0.3	JVM 8 SR6 FP5 or later	If you have not already installed, upgrade to Version 12.0.3. For information about Version 12.0.3, and links to the software and release notes, see the download document. Download the IBM Java Runtime, Version 8 package and operating system from Fix Central: interim fix 12.0.3.0-WS-WatsonExplorer-DAEAnalytical-CAStudio-8SR6FP7 or later. For example, 12.0.3.0-WS-WatsonExplorer-AEAnalytical-CAStudio-8SR6FP7, which includes 64-bit version of IBM Java Runtime. To apply the fix, follow the steps in Updating IBM Java Runtime.
IBM Watson Explorer Content Analytics Studio	11.0.0.0 - 11.0.0.3, 11.0.1.0 - 11.0.2.2	JVM 8 SR6 FP5 or later	If you have not already installed, upgrade to Version 11.0.2.2. For information about Version 11.0.2, and links to the software and release notes, see the download document. For information about upgrading, see the upgrade procedures.For information about Version 11.0.2.2, see the download document. Download the IBM Java Runtime, Version 8 package and operating system from Fix Central: interim fix 11.0.2.2-WS-WatsonExplorer-AEAnalytical-CAStudio-8SR6FP7 or later. For example, 11.0.2.2-WS-WatsonExplorer-AEAnalytical-CAStudio-8SR6FP7, which includes 64-bit version of IBM Java Runtime. To apply the fix, follow the steps in Updating IBM Java Runtime.
IBM Watson Explorer Content Analytics Studio	10.0 - 10.0.0.2	JVM 7 SR10 FP60 or later	If you have not already installed, install V10.0 Fix Pack 2 (see the Fix Pack download document). If you upgrade to Version 10.0.0.2 after you update IBM Java Runtime, your changes are lost and you must repeat the steps. Download the IBM Java Runtime, Version 7 package and operating system from Fix Central: interim fix 10.0.0.2-WS-WatsonExplorer-AEAnalytical-CAStudio-7SR10FP60 or later. For example, 10.0.0.2-WS-WatsonExplorer-AEAnalytical-CAStudio-7SR10FP60, which includes 32-bit version of IBM Java Runtime. To apply the fix, follow the steps in Updating IBM Java Runtime.

Workarounds and Mitigations

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Change History

28 Apr 2020: Initial Publication

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Document Location

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Security Bulletin: Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM Java Runtime affect Watson Explorer and Watson Explorer Content Analytics Studio (CVE-2020-2593, CVE-2019-4732)