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Security Bulletin: IBM OpenPages with Watson has addressed Apache Log4j vulnerability (CVE-2022-23307).

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Summary

There is a vulnerability in the Apache Log4j open source library used by IBM OpenPages with Watson. This affects the IBM OpenPages logging framework. This vulnerability has been addressed. (CVE-2022-23307).

Vulnerability Details

CVEID:   CVE-2022-23307
DESCRIPTION:   Apache Log4j could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by an unsafe deserialization in the in Apache Chainsaw component. By sending specially-crafted input, 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/217462 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 8.2.0.4.2

Remediation/Fixes

IBM strongly recommends addressing the vulnerability now. Fixes and installation instructions are provided at the URLs listed below:
 

Product Remediation

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 3 (8.1.0.2.3) or later

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/openpages-watson-81-fix-pack-2

https://ibm.com/support/pages/openpages-watson-8102-interim-fix-3-0

For IBM OpenPages with Watson 8.1.0.2 

- Apply 8.1.0.2 Interim Fix 3 (8.1.0.2.3) or later

https://ibm.com/support/pages/openpages-watson-8102-interim-fix-3-0

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 3 (8.2.0.4.3) 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-3

IBM recommends to use the latest Interim Fix (IF). As of July 19, 2022, the latest Interim Fix is 8.2.0.4.6. Here is the link for more information:

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/openpages-watson-8204-interim-fix-6

For IBM OpenPages with Watson 8.2.0.4

- Apply 8.2.0.4 Interim Fix 3 (8.2.0.4.3) or later

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/openpages-watson-8204-interim-fix-3

IBM recommends to use the latest Interim Fix (IF). As of July 19, 2022, the latest Interim Fix is 8.2.0.4.6. Here is the link for more information:

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/openpages-watson-8204-interim-fix-6

Workarounds and Mitigations

None

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References

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None

Acknowledgement

Change History

27 Jun 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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Document Information

Modified date:
22 July 2022

Initial Publish date:
27 June 2022

UID

ibm16602545