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Security Bulletin: Due to use of Apache Struts, Netcool Operation Insight is vulnerable to arbitrary code execution.

Security Bulletin


Summary

Apache Struts is used by Netcool Operations Insight as part of internal services [CVE-2023-50164] This bulletin identifies the steps to take to address the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Details

CVEID:   CVE-2023-50164
DESCRIPTION:   Apache Struts could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by the handling of file upload parameters, which, if manipulated, can lead to unauthorized path traversal. By uploading a specially crafted archive file containing "dot dot" sequences (/../), 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/273374 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)
Netcool Operations Insight1.4 - 1.4.1.2
Netcool Operations Insight1.5. - 1.5.0.1
Netcool Operations Insight1.6 - 1.6.11

Remediation/Fixes

IBM strongly suggests applying the available fix for this issue.

Netcool Operations Insight can be deployed on-premises, on a supported cloud platform, or on a hybrid cloud and on-premises architecture. 

To see if a fix is required for your chosen architecture and configuration and how the fix can be applied please see https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7107013

If you are not on version v1.6.11 and a fix is required you will need to upgrade to v1.6.11 first

Please go to https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/noi/1.6.11?topic=upgrade to follow the upgrade instructions relevant to your chosen architecture.

 

IBM Netcool Agile Service Manager component

If you are on v1.1 - v1.1.19, upgrade to v1.1.20.

For v1.1.20, refresh the relevant IBM Netcool Agile Service Manager packages that were uploaded to the IBM Passport Advantage Online website on 12th January 2024.

 

IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus_GUI component

If you are on 8.1.0 Fix Pack 32 Apply Fix Pack 33 Build 49 (Fix Pack for WebGUI 8.1.0 Fix Pack 33)

 

 

Workarounds and Mitigations

None

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References

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Acknowledgement

Change History

26 Jan 2024: 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:
03 May 2024

Initial Publish date:
26 January 2024

UID

ibm17112014