Security Bulletin
Summary
There is an information disclosure in WebSphere Application Server when using Security Auditing.
Vulnerability Details
DESCRIPTION: IBM WebSphere Application Server could allow a user with access to audit logs to obtain sensitive information, caused by improper handling of command line options.
CVSS Base Score: 5.3
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/163997 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
This vulnerability affects the following versions and releases of IBM WebSphere Application Server:
- Version 9.0
- Version 8.5
- Version 8.0
- Version 7.0
Remediation/Fixes
The recommended solution is to apply the interim fix, Fix Pack or PTF containing the APAR for each named product as soon as practical.
For WebSphere Application Server traditional and WebSphere Application Server Hypervisor Edition:For V9.0.0.0 through 9.0.5.1:
· Upgrade to minimal fix pack levels as required by interim fix and then apply Interim Fix PH11248
--OR--
· Apply Fix Pack 9.0.5.2 or later (targeted availability 4Q 2019).
For V8.5.0.0 through 8.5.5.16
· Upgrade to minimal fix pack levels as required by interim fix and then apply Interim Fix PH11248
--OR--
· Apply Fix Pack 8.5.5.17 or later (targeted availability 1Q2020).
For V8.0.0.0 through 8.0.0.15:
· Upgrade to v8.0.0.15 and then apply Interim Fix PH11248
For V7.0.0.0 through 7.0.0.45:
· Upgrade to 7.0.0.45 and then apply Interim Fix PH11248
Additional interim fixes may be available and linked off the interim fix download page.
WebSphere Application Server V7 and V8 are no longer in full support; IBM recommends upgrading to a fixed, supported version/release/platform of the product.
Workarounds and Mitigations
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References
Change History
16 September 2019: original document published
26 September 2019: update fixpack level for 9.0
*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:
21 January 2020
UID
ibm10960290