Security Bulletin
Summary
SSLv3 contains a vulnerability that has been referred to as the Padding Oracle On Downgraded Legacy Encryption (POODLE) attack. SSLv3 is enabled in IBM SAN b-type switches and directors.
Vulnerability Details
CVE-ID: CVE-2014-3566
DESCRIPTION: Product could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by a design error when using the SSLv3 protocol. A remote user with the ability to conduct a man-in-the-middle attack could exploit this vulnerability via a POODLE (Padding Oracle On Downgraded Legacy Encryption) attack to decrypt SSL sessions and access the plaintext of encrypted connections.
CVSS Base Score: 4.3
CVSS Temporal Score: See http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/xfdb/97013 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N)
Affected Products and Versions
IBM SAN b-type switches and directors running FOS.
IBM MTM:
| 2499-816 | IBM System Storage SAN768B-2 |
| 2499-416 | IBM System Storage SAN384B-2 |
| 2499-384 | IBM System Storage SAN768B |
| 2499-192 | IBM System Storage SAN384B |
| 2498-R06 | IBM System Storage SAN06B-R |
| 2498-N96 | IBM System Networking SAN96B-5 |
| 2498-F96 | IBM System Networking SAN96B-5 |
| 2498-F48 | IBM System Storage SAN48B-5 |
| 2498-F24 | IBM System Networking SAN24B-5 |
| 2498-E32 | IBM Encryption Switch |
| 2498-B80 | IBM System Storage SAN80B-4 |
| 2498-B40 | IBM System Storage SAN40B-4 |
| 2498-B24 | IBM System Storage SAN24B-4 |
| 2109-M48 | IBM TotalStorage SAN256B Director Model M48 |
| 2005-R04 | IBM System Storage SAN04B-R |
Remediation/Fixes
None
Workarounds and Mitigations
End users should configure their web browsers or Brocade Network Advisor to disable SSLv3 support when accessing Brocade SAN switch. In addition, place your Brocade SAN switch and other data center critical infrastructure behind a firewall to disallow access from the Internet to minimize potential exposure to the attacks documented in this advisory.
IBM recommends that you review your entire environment to identify areas that enable the SSLv3 protocol and take appropriate mitigation and remediation actions. The most immediate mitigation action that can be taken is disabling SSLv3. You should verify disabling SSLv3 does not cause any compatibility issues.
Important note: IBM strongly suggests that all System z customers subscribe to the System z Security Portal to receive the latest critical System z security and integrity service. If you are not subscribed, see the instructions on the System z Security web site. Security and integrity APARs and associated fixes will be posted to this portal. IBM suggests reviewing the CVSS scores and applying all security or integrity fixes as soon as possible to minimize any potential risk.
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References
Acknowledgement
None
Change History
24 October 2104 - 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
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Document Information
Modified date:
27 February 2023
UID
ssg1S1004967