Security Bulletin
Summary
The embedded IBM FileNet Content Manager component, that is shipped with IBM Business Automation Workflow is vulnerable to multiple vulnerabilities.
Vulnerability Details
CVEID: CVE-2021-38965
DESCRIPTION: IBM FileNet Content Manager 5.5.4, 5.5.6, and 5.5.7 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system by sending a specially crafted request. IBM X-Force ID: 212346.
CVSS Base score: 6.3
CVSS Temporal Score: See: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/212346 for the current score.
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L)
CVEID: CVE-2021-23926
DESCRIPTION: Apache XMLBeans is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by an XML external entity (XXE) error when processing XML data. By sending a specially-crafted XML request, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service or obtain sensitive information.
CVSS Base score: 6.5
CVSS Temporal Score: See: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/194818 for the current score.
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L)
CVEID: CVE-2021-31811
DESCRIPTION: Apache PDFBox is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by an out-of-memory exception while loading a file. By persuading a victim to open a specially-crafted PDF file, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service.
CVSS Base score: 5.5
CVSS Temporal Score: See: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/203615 for the current score.
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H)
CVEID: CVE-2021-31812
DESCRIPTION: Apache PDFBox is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by an error while loading a file. By persuading a victim to open a specially-crafted PDF file, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the system to enter into an infinite loop.
CVSS Base score: 5.5
CVSS Temporal Score: See: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/203587 for the current score.
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H)
Affected Products and Versions
| Affected Product(s) | Version(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Business Automation Workflow traditional | V21.0.3 | not affected |
| IBM Business Automation Workflow traditional | V21.0.2 V20.0.0.1 - V20.0.0.2 V19.0.0.3 | affected |
Remediation/Fixes
The recommended solution is to apply the Interim Fix (iFix) or Cumulative Fix (CF) containing APAR JR64214 as soon as practical.
| Affected Product(s) | Version(s) | Remediation / Fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Business Automation Workflow traditional | V21.0.2 | Apply JR64214 or upgrade to IBM Business Automation Workflow 21.0.3 |
| IBM Business Automation Workflow traditional | V20.0.0.2 | Apply JR64214 or upgrade to IBM Business Automation Workflow 21.0.3 |
| IBM Business Automation Workflow traditional | V20.0.0.1 | Upgrade to IBM Business Automation Workflow v20.0.0.2 and apply JR64214 or upgrade to IBM Business Automation Workflow 21.0.3 |
| IBM Business Automation Workflow traditional | V19.0.0.3 | Apply JR64214 or upgrade to IBM Business Automation Workflow 21.0.3 |
Workarounds and Mitigations
None
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References
Change History
18 Feb 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
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Document Information
Modified date:
18 February 2022
Initial Publish date:
18 February 2022
UID
ibm16557502