Security Bulletin: A vulnerability in IBM® SDK, Java™ may affect IBM Decision Optimization Center (CVE-2021-35603)

Security Bulletin

Summary

There is a vulnerability in IBM® Java™ versions 7 & 8 used by IBM Decision Optimization Center. IBM Decision Optimization Center has addressed the applicable CVE.

Vulnerability Details

CVEID: CVE-2021-35603
DESCRIPTION: An unspecified vulnerability in Java SE related to the JSSE component could allow an unauthenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information resulting in a low confidentiality impact using unknown attack vectors.
CVSS Base score: 3.7
CVSS Temporal Score: See: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/211676 for the current score.
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N)

Affected Products and Versions

Affected Product(s)	Version(s)
IBM Decision Optimization Center (DOC)	3.9.1
IBM Decision Optimization Center (DOC)	3.9.0.2
IBM Decision Optimization Center (DOC)	3.9.0.1
IBM Decision Optimization Center (DOC)	3.9

Remediation/Fixes

The recommended solution is to download and install the IBM Java SDK as soon as practicable.
Before installing a newer version of IBM Java SDK, please ensure that you:

Close any open programs that you have running;
Rename the initial directory of the IBM Java SDK (for example: with a .old at the end),
Download and install IBM Java SDK.

IBM Decision Optimization Center
From v3.9: IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition, Version 7 Service Refresh 11 Fix Pack 5 and subsequent releases
From v3.9.0.1: IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition, Version 8 Service Refresh 7 Fix Pack 5 and subsequent releases

You must verify that applying this fix does not cause any compatibility issues.
Here are the detailed instructions for updating IBM Java SDK.

Workarounds and Mitigations

None

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References

Complete CVSS v3 Guide
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IBM® Java™ SDK Security Bulletin (October 2021 Critical Patch Update)

Change History

17 Mar 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

Review the IBM security bulletin disclaimer and definitions regarding your responsibilities for assessing potential impact of security vulnerabilities to your environment.

Document Location

Worldwide

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Security Bulletin: A vulnerability in IBM® SDK, Java™ may affect IBM Decision Optimization Center (CVE-2021-35603)