Security Bulletin
Summary
Multiple vulnerabilities have been identified in the IBM Websphere Application Server (WAS) that is embedded in IBM FSM. This update addresses these issues.
Vulnerability Details
CVEID: CVE-2016-3092
DESCRIPTION: Apache Tomcat is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by an error in the Apache Commons FileUpload component. By sending file upload requests, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the server to become unresponsive.
CVSS Base Score: 5.3
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/114336 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L)
CVEID: CVE-2016-5986
DESCRIPTION: IBM WebSphere Application Server and IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the improper handling of responses under certain conditions. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain server identification information.
CVSS Base Score: 3.7
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/116556 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N)
CVEID: CVE-2016-5983
DESCRIPTION: IBM WebSphere Application Server could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java code with a serialized object from untrusted sources.
CVSS Base Score: 7.5
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/116468 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)
Affected Products and Versions
Flex System Manager 1.3.4.0
Flex System Manager 1.3.3.0
Flex System Manager 1.3.2.1
Flex System Manager 1.3.2.0
Remediation/Fixes
IBM recommends updating the FSM and all affected remote Common Agent Services (CAS) endpoints using the instructions referenced in this table.
| Product | VRMF |
| Remediation |
| Flex System Manager | 1.3.4.0 |
| This WAS update is packaged with a Java Update, therefore follow the instructions for installing the Java Update to address these vulnerabilities. Navigate to the Support Portal and search for technote 803813703 for instructions on installing this update for FSM version 1.3.4 and Agents. |
| Flex System Manager | 1.3.3.0 | IT17940 | This WAS update is packaged with a Java Update, therefore follow the instructions for installing the Java Update to address these vulnerabilities. Navigate to the Support Portal and search for technote 803813703 for instructions on installing updates for FSM version 1.3.3 and Agents. |
| Flex System Manager | 1.3.2.0 1.3.2.1 | IT17940 | This WAS update is packaged with a Java Update, therefore follow the instructions for installing the Java Update to address these vulnerabilities. Navigate to the Support Portal and search for technote 803813703 for instructions on installing updates for FSM version 1.3.2 and Agents. |
For all VRMF not listed in this table IBM recommends upgrading to a fixed, supported version/release of the product.
You should verify applying this fix does not cause any compatibility issues. The fix disables older encrypted protocols by default.
IBM recommends that you review your entire environment to identify other areas where you have enabled weak encryption and take appropriate mitigation and remediation actions.
Workarounds and Mitigations
None
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References
Change History
26 January 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.
Disclaimer
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Document Information
Modified date:
17 June 2018
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