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 Tivoli Netcool Configuration Manager.
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 https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/97013 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N)
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 https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/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
· Affected releases/versions/platforms: 6.2.x, 6.3.0.6, 6.4.1.1 and earlier
· Releases/systems/configurations NOT affected: None
· Releases/systems/configurations NOT affected: None
Remediation/Fixes
Upgrade to the latest available fixpack.
| Product version | Fix Date | Notes |
| 6.4.1.x | 19. March 2015 | Fixed from 6.4.1-TIV-ITNCM-LINUX-FP002 onwards. available from fix central. |
| 6.4.0.x | 19. March 2015 | 6.4.0.3 is remediated by 6.4.1.2. ITNCM is merging the streams so it is advised that customers upgrade to 6.4.1.2 6.4.1-TIV-ITNCM-LINUX-FP002 available from fix central. |
| 6.3.x | 29. January 2015 | Fixed from 6.3.0.6-TIV-ITNCM-IF001 onwards. Available from fix central. |
| 6.2.x | None | Please contact support. |
Workarounds and Mitigations
SSL users should disable SSLv3 using the following workaround outlined here: http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21687173
IBM recommends that you review your entire environment to identify other areas that enable the SSLv3 protocol and take appropriate mitigation such as disabling SSLv3 and remediation actions.
IBM recommends that you review your entire environment to identify other areas that enable the SSLv3 protocol and take appropriate mitigation such as disabling SSLv3 and remediation actions.
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*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.
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Document Information
Modified date:
20 December 2019
UID
swg21687894