Security Bulletin
Summary
IBM InfoSphere Information Server could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques.
Vulnerability Details
DESCRIPTION: IBM InfoSphere Information Server could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques.
CVSS Base Score: 5.9
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/162324 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:N/A:N)
Affected Products and Versions
The following products, running on all supported platforms, are affected:
IBM InfoSphere Information Server: versions 11.3, 11.5, 11.7
IBM InfoSphere Information Server on Cloud: versions 11.5, 11.7
Remediation/Fixes
|
Product |
VRMF |
APAR |
Remediation/First Fix |
| InfoSphere Information Server, Information Server on Cloud | 11.7 | JR61129 | --Apply IBM InfoSphere Information Server version 11.7.1.0 --Apply IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7.1.0 Service Pack 1 |
|
InfoSphere Information Server, |
11.5 |
--Apply InfoSphere Information Server version 11.5.0.2 |
|
|
InfoSphere Information Server |
11.3 |
--Upgrade to a new release where the issue is fixed |
Contact Technical Support:
In the United States and Canada dial 1-800-IBM-SERV
View the support contacts for other countries outside of the United States.
Electronically open a Service Request with Information Server Technical Support.
Workarounds and Mitigations
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References
Acknowledgement
None
Change History
27 June 2019: Original version published
11 July 2019: Published fix for version 11.7
*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
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Document Location
Worldwide
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Document Information
Modified date:
11 July 2019
UID
ibm10887829