Security Bulletin
Summary
There's a vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty used by IBM Streams. IBM Streams has addressed the applicable CVEs.
Vulnerability Details
CVEID: CVE-2018-1553
DESCRIPTION: IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by mishandling of exceptions by the SAML Web SSO feature.
CVSS Base Score: 5.3
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/142890 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N)
Affected Products and Versions
| Affected InfoSphere Streams | Affected Versions |
|---|---|
| InfoSphere Streams | 4.0.1.6 and earlier |
| InfoSphere Streams | 3.2.1.6 and earlier |
| IBM Streams | 4.1.1.6 and earlier |
| IBM Streams | 4.2.1.4 and earlier |
| IBM Streams | 4.3.0.0 |
Remediation/Fixes
NOTE: Fix Packs are available on IBM Fix Central.
To remediate/fix this issue, follow the instructions below:
Version 4.3.x: Contact IBM technical support
Version 4.2.x: Apply 4.2.1 Fix Pack 4 (4.2.1.5) or higher.
Version 4.1.x: Apply 4.1.1 Fix Pack 6 (4.1.1.7) or higher.
Version 4.0.x: Apply 4.0.1 Fix Pack 6 (4.0.1.6) or higher.
Versions 3.2.x, 3.1.x, and 3.0.x: For versions earlier than 4.x.x, IBM recommends upgrading to a fixed, supported version/release/platform of the product. Customers who cannot upgrade and need to secure their installation should open a PMR with IBM Technical Support and request assistance securing their InfoSphere Streams system against the vulnerabilities identified in this Security Bulletin.
Workarounds and Mitigations
None
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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.
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Document Information
Modified date:
25 October 2018
UID
ibm10737249