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Security Bulletin: Potential WebSphere Application Server weakness in security affects IBM Spectrum Control (formerly Tivoli Storage Productivity Center) (CVE-2018-1996)

Created by Madalina Demenescu1 on
Published URL:
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/874598
874598

Security Bulletin


Summary

There is a potential for weaker than expected security in WebSphere Application Server which affects IBM Spectrum Control (formerly Tivoli Storage Productivity Center).

Vulnerability Details

CVEID: CVE-2018-1996
DESCRIPTION: IBM WebSphere Application Server could provide weaker than expected security, caused by the improper TLS configuration. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques.
CVSS Base Score: 5.3
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/154650 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/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 - 5.2.13

The versions listed above apply to all licensed offerings of IBM Spectrum Control. 

Note that 5.3 versions of IBM Spectrum Control are not affected.

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.x 5.2.14 http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21320822
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
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Related Information

IBM Secure Engineering Web Portal
IBM Product Security Incident Response Blog

Change History

1 March 2019 - Original version 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: 14411 PR: 130780

Document Location

Worldwide

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Document Information

Modified date:
22 February 2022

UID

ibm10874598

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