Security Bulletin
Summary
Multiple security vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Apache HTTP server that is embedded in the IBM FSM. This bulletin addresses these vulnerabilities.
Vulnerability Details
CVEID: CVE-2015-1283
DESCRIPTION: Multiple integer overflows in the XML_GetBuffer function in Expat through 2.1.0, as used in Google Chrome before 44.0.2403.89 and other products, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow) or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted XML data, a related issue to CVE-2015-2716.
CVSS Base Score: 6.3
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/104964 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L)
CVEID: CVE-2015-3183
DESCRIPTION: Apache HTTP Server is vulnerable to HTTP request smuggling, caused by a chunk header parsing flaw in the apr_brigade_flatten() function. By sending a specially-crafted request in a malformed chunked header to the Apache HTTP server, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to poison the web cache, bypass web application firewall protection, and conduct XSS attacks.
CVSS Base Score: 6.1
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/104844 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N)
Affected Products and Versions
Flex System Manager 1.1.x.x
Flex System Manager 1.2.x.x
Flex System Manager 1.3.0.x
Flex System Manager 1.3.1.x
Flex System Manager 1.3.2.x
Flex System Manager 1.3.3.x
Flex System Manager 1.3.4.x
Remediation/Fixes
IBM recommends updating the FSM using the instructions referenced in this table.
Warning: Agents older than version 6.3.5 must be updated using the Technote listed in these Remediation plans before this FSM fix is installed or you will permanently lose contact with the endpoint with agents older than version 6.3.5
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| Verify the required Java updates have been completed, then install fsmfix1.3.4.0_IT11636_IT12081_IT12596_IT12597_IT12599_IT12601_IT12602
Instructions for verifying installation of the Java updates can be found in the "Confirm the fixes were applied properly" section of Technote 761981453 |
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| Verify the required Java updates have been completed, then install fsmfix1.3.3.0_IT11636_IT12081_IT12596_IT12597_IT12599_IT12601_IT12602
Instructions for verifying installation of the Java updates can be found in the "Confirm the fixes were applied properly" section of Technote 736218441 |
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| Verify the required Java updates have been completed, then install fsmfix1.3.2.0_IT11636_IT12081_IT12596_IT12597_IT12599_IT12601_IT12602
Instructions for verifying installation of the Java updates can be found in the "Confirm the fixes were applied properly" section of Technote 736218441 |
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| IBM recommends upgrading to a fixed, supported version/release and following the appropriate remediation for all vulnerabilities. |
| Flex System Manager |
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| IBM recommends upgrading to a fixed, supported version/release and following the appropriate remediation for all vulnerabilities. |
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| IBM recommends upgrading to a fixed, supported version/release and following the appropriate remediation for all vulnerabilities. |
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| IBM recommends upgrading to a fixed, supported version/release and following the appropriate remediation for all vulnerabilities. |
Workarounds and Mitigations
None
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References
Change History
20 January 2016: Original version published
*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.
Internal Use Only
Advisory 3455, PSIRT 62778
Advisory 3672, PSIRT 62970
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Document Information
Modified date:
17 June 2018
UID
isg3T1023116