Security Bulletin
Summary
There are multiple vulnerabilities in IBM® Runtime Environment Java™ Version 7 and Version 8 used by Rational Directory Server (Tivoli) and Rational Directory Administrator. These issues were disclosed as part of the IBM Java SDK updates in April 2018. Upgrade the JRE in order to resolve these issues.
Vulnerability Details
Rational Directory Server & Rational Directory Administrator are affected by the following vulnerabilities:
CVEID: CVE-2018-2795
DESCRIPTION: An unspecified vulnerability related to the Java SE Security component could allow an unauthenticated attacker to cause a denial of service resulting in a low availability impact using unknown attack vectors.
CVSS Base Score: 5.3
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/141951 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L)
CVEID: CVE-2018-2799
DESCRIPTION: An unspecified vulnerability related to the Java SE JAXP component could allow an unauthenticated attacker to cause a denial of service resulting in a low availability impact using unknown attack vectors.
CVSS Base Score: 5.3
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/141955 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L)
CVEID: CVE-2018-2783
DESCRIPTION: An unspecified vulnerability related to the Java SE Security component could allow an unauthenticated attacker to cause high confidentiality impact, high integrity impact, and no availability impact.
CVSS Base Score: 7.4
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/141939 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N)
Affected Products and Versions
Rational Directory Server (Tivoli) v5.2.1 iFix 13 and earlier.
Rational Directory Administrator v6.0.0.2 iFix 06 and earlier.
Remediation/Fixes
1. Download one of the following IBM JREs supported versions that contain the fixes for these vulnerabilities:
- IBM Java Runtime Environment, Version 7 R1 Service Refresh 4 Fix Pack 25
- IBM Java Runtime Environment, Version 8 Service Refresh 5 Fix Pack 15
2. After downloading a fixed IBM JRE version, refer the following technote for JRE upgrade instructions:
- JRE Upgrade Instructions for Rational Directory Server (Tivoli) 5.2.1
- JRE Upgrade Instructions for Rational Directory Administrator 6.0.0.x
For versions of Rational Directory Server that are earlier than version 5.2.1, and Rational Directory Administrator versions earlier than 6.0.0.2, IBM recommends upgrading to a fixed, supported version/release/platform of the product.
Workarounds and Mitigations
None
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References
Change History
20 July 2018: 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.
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
PSIRT 114636, Advisory 11819.
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Document Information
Modified date:
20 July 2018
Initial Publish date:
20 July 2018
UID
ibm10717631