Security Bulletin
Summary
Apache Commons Codec could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the improper validation of input. This vulnerability affects IBM Spectrum Control.
Vulnerability Details
Third Party Entry: 177835
DESCRIPTION: Apache Commons Codec information disclosure
CVSS Base score: 7.5
CVSS Temporal Score: See: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/177835 for the current score.
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
| Affected Product(s) | Version(s) |
| IBM Spectrum Control | 5.3.0 - 5.3.6 |
Remediation/Fixes
The solution is to apply an appropriate IBM Spectrum Control fix. Click on the download link and follow the Installation Instructions. The solution should be implemented as soon as practicable.
| Release | First Fixing VRM Level | Link to Fix |
| 5.3 | 5.3.7 | http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21320822#53_0 |
Workarounds and Mitigations
None
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References
Change History
21 May 2020: Initial Publication
*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 Location
Worldwide
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Document Information
Modified date:
23 March 2022
UID
ibm16212158