Security Bulletin
Summary
There is a vulnerability in the Apache Log4j open source library (CVE-2019-17571) used by IBM OpenPages with Watson. This affects the IBM OpenPages logging framework. The remediation fix includes Apache Log4j v2.17.
Vulnerability Details
CVEID: CVE-2019-17571
DESCRIPTION: Apache Log4j could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by improper deserialization of untrusted data in SocketServer. By sending a specially-crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system.
CVSS Base score: 9.8
CVSS Temporal Score: See: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/173314 for the current score.
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)
Affected Products and Versions
IBM OpenPages with Watson versions 8.1 through 8.2.0.3
Remediation/Fixes
Download and install the fix as soon as possible. Fixes and installation instructions are provided at the URLs listed below:
| Product | Remediation |
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For IBM OpenPages with Watson 8.1 or 8.1.0.1 - Upgrade to 8.1.0.2 Fix Pack - Apply 8.1.0.2 Interim Fix 2 (8.1.0.2.2) or later |
IBM strongly recommends upgrading to IBM OpenPages with Watson 8.2.0.4 - Apply 8.2.0.4 Interim Fix 2 (8.2.0.4.2) or later |
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For IBM OpenPages with Watson 8.1.0.2 - Apply 8.1.0.2 Interim Fix 2 (8.1.0.2.2) or later |
IBM strongly recommends upgrading to IBM OpenPages with Watson 8.2.0.4 - Apply 8.2.0.4 Interim Fix 2 (8.2.0.4.2) or later |
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For IBM OpenPages with Watson 8.2, 8.2.0.1, 8.2.0.2 or 8.2.0.3 - Upgrade to 8.2.0.4 Fix Pack - Apply 8.2.0.4 Interim Fix 2 (8.2.0.4.2) or later |
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/openpages-watson-82-fix-pack-4 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/openpages-watson-8204-interim-fix-2 |
Workarounds and Mitigations
If you are unable to upgrade to the latest version of IBM OpenPages for Watson, IBM recommends applying the below mitigation now.
| Product | Mitigation |
|
For IBM OpenPages with Watson 8.1 or 8.1.0.1 - Upgrade to 8.1.0.2 Fix Pack - Apply 8.1.0.2 Interim Fix 2 (8.1.0.2.2) or later |
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/openpages-watson-81-fix-pack-2 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/openpages-watson-8102-interim-fix-2 |
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For IBM OpenPages with Watson 8.1.0.2 - Apply 8.1.0.2 Interim Fix 2 (8.1.0.2.2) or later |
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/openpages-watson-8102-interim-fix-2 |
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References
None
Change History
25 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.
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Document Location
Worldwide
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Document Information
Modified date:
08 February 2022
UID
ibm16554706