Security Bulletin
Summary
IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty is vulnerable to LDAP injection. This has been addressed.
Vulnerability Details
DESCRIPTION: IBM WebSphere Application Server - Liberty could allow a remote authenticated attacker to conduct an LDAP injection. By using a specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability and could result in in granting permission to unauthorized resources.
CVSS Base score: 7.5
CVSS Temporal Score: See: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/213875 for the current score.
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
| Affected Product(s) | Version(s) |
| WebSphere Application Server Liberty | 17.0.0.3 - 22.0.0.1 |
Remediation/Fixes
The recommended solution is to apply the interim fix or Fix Pack containing APAR PH42489 for each named product as soon as practical.
For WebSphere Application Server Liberty 17.0.0.3 - 22.0.0.1 using the ldapRegistry-3.0 feature:
· Upgrade to minimal fix pack levels as required by interim fix and then apply Interim Fix PH42489
--OR--
· Apply Liberty Fix Pack 22.0.0.2 or later (targeted availability 1Q2022).
Additional interim fixes may be available and linked off the interim fix download page.
Workarounds and Mitigations
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References
Change History
24 Jan 2022: 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.
Disclaimer
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Document Location
Worldwide
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Document Information
Modified date:
24 January 2022
UID
ibm16550488