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Security Bulletin: OpenSSL DSA signature algorithm security vulnerability affects IBM Spectrum Control (formerly Tivoli Storage Productivity Center) (CVE-2018-0734)

Created by Madalina Demenescu1 on
Published URL:
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/794861
794861

Security Bulletin


Summary

The OpenSSL DSA signature algorithm has been shown to be vulnerable to a timing side channel attack which could allow a remote atacker to obtain sensitive information. This can affect IBM Spectrum Control (formerly Tivoli Storage Productivity Center).

Vulnerability Details

CVEID: CVE-2018-0734
DESCRIPTION: OpenSSL could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by a timing side channel attack in the DSA signature algorithm. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability using variations in the signing algorithm to recover the private key.
CVSS Base Score: 3.7
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/152085
for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N)
        

Affected Products and Versions

Affected Product Affected Versions
IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center 5.2.0 - 5.2.7.1
IBM Spectrum Control 5.2.8 - 5.2.17.1
IBM Spectrum Control 5.3.0 - 5.3.1
The versions listed above apply to all licensed offerings of IBM Spectrum Control.  
                 

Remediation/Fixes

The solution is to apply an appropriate IBM Spectrum Control fix. Click on the download link and follow the Installation Instructions. The solution should be implemented as soon as practicable.

Starting with 5.2.8, Tivoli Storage Productivity Center has been renamed to IBM Spectrum Control.

Release
First Fixing
VRM Level
 Link to Fix/Fix Availability Target
  5.2 5.2.17.2 http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21320822#53_0
  5.3 5.3.2 http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21320822#53_0
Note: It is always recommended to have a current backup before applying any update procedure.  
                  

Workarounds and Mitigations

None.
    

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References

Complete CVSS v3 Guide
On-line Calculator v3

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Related Information

IBM Secure Engineering Web Portal
IBM Product Security Incident Response Blog

Change History

1 March 2019 - originally published

*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

Adv: 13870  PR: 125308

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Document Information

Modified date:
22 February 2022

UID

ibm10794861

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