Security Bulletin
Summary
Node.js module vm2 is used by IBM App Connect Enterprise Certified Container by the Box connector in a Designer flow. IBM App Connect Enterprise Certified Container IntegrationServers that use the Box connector may be vulnerable to CVE-2021-23555. This bulletin provides patch information to address the reported vulnerability CVE-2021-23555 in IntegrationServers.
Vulnerability Details
CVEID: CVE-2021-23555
DESCRIPTION: Node.js vm2 module could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a sandbox bypass flaw during generation of a stacktraces. By sending a specially-crafted request via direct access to host error objects generated by node internals, 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/219544 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
| Affected Product(s) | Version(s) |
| App Connect Enterprise Certified Container | 2.1 with Operator |
| App Connect Enterprise Certified Container | 3.0 with Operator |
| App Connect Enterprise Certified Container | 3.1 with Operator |
Remediation/Fixes
App Connect Enterprise Certified Container 2.1, 3.0 and 3.1 (Continuous Delivery)
Upgrade to App Connect Enterprise Certified Container Operator version 4.0.0 or higher, and ensure that all DesignerAuthoring and IntegrationServer components are at 12.0.3.0-r2 or higher. Documentation on the upgrade process is available at https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/app-connect/containers_cd?topic=releases-upgrading-operator
Note App Connect Enterprise Certified Container 1.1 EUS (Extended Update Support) is not affected by CVE-2021-23555
Workarounds and Mitigations
None
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References
Acknowledgement
Change History
31 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.
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Document Location
Worldwide
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Document Information
Modified date:
11 April 2022
Initial Publish date:
31 March 2022
UID
ibm16570911