Security Bulletin
Summary
There is a vulnerability in IBM® Runtime Environment Java™ Technology Edition, Version 6 that is used by IBM SONAS. This issue was disclosed as part of the IBM Java SDK updates in April 2015.
Vulnerability Details
CVEID: CVE-2015-2808
DESCRIPTION: The RC4 algorithm, as used in the TLS protocol and SSL protocol, could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to remotely expose account credentials without requiring an active man-in-the-middle session. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to retrieve credit card data or other sensitive information. This vulnerability is commonly referred to as "Bar Mitzvah Attack".
CVSS Base Score: 5
CVSS Temporal Score: See http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/xfdb/101851 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N)
Affected Products and Versions
IBM SONAS
The product is affected when running a code releases 1.5.0.0 to 1.5.2.1
Remediation/Fixes
IBM recommends that you fix this vulnerability by upgrading affected versions of IBM SONAS to the following code level or higher:
1.5.2.2
Please contact IBM support for assistance in upgrading your system.
Workarounds and Mitigations
Workaround(s): None
Mitigation(s) : Although IBM recommends that you install a level of code with a fix for this vulnerability, you can mitigate, although not eliminate, your risk until you have done so by ensuring that all users who have access to the system are authenticated by another security system such as a firewall.
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References
*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
CQ S1059274 [PSIRT 3141] IBM product record 55125 for SONAS and 55210 for IFS - IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition Quarterly CPU - April 2015 - Includes Oracle April 2015 CPU + 4 IBM specific CVEs
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Document Information
Modified date:
22 June 2018
UID
ssg1S1005319