Security Bulletin
Summary
There are multiple vulnerabilities in the IBM HTTP Server used by WebSphere Application Server. This has been addressed.
Vulnerability Details
CVEID: CVE-2021-34798
DESCRIPTION: Apache HTTP Server is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by a NULL pointer dereference in httpd core. By sending a specially crafted request, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service.
CVSS Base score: 5.9
CVSS Temporal Score: See: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/209518 for the current score.
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H)
CVEID: CVE-2021-40438
DESCRIPTION: Apache HTTP Server is vulnerable to server-side request forgery, caused by an error in mod_proxy. By sending a specially crafted request uri-path, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to forward the request to an origin server chosen by the remote user.
CVSS Base score: 9
CVSS Temporal Score: See: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/209526 for the current score.
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H)
Affected Products and Versions
This vulnerability affects the following version and release of IBM HTTP Server (powered by Apache) component in all editions of WebSphere Application Server and bundling products.
| Affected Product(s) | Version(s) |
| IBM HTTP Server | 9.0 |
Remediation/Fixes
For IBM HTTP Server used by WebSphere Application Server:
For V9.0.0.0 through 9.0.5.9:
· Upgrade to minimal fix pack levels as required by interim fix and then apply Interim Fix PH40343
--OR--
· Apply Fix Pack 9.0.5.10 or later (targeted availability 4Q2021).
Additional interim fixes may be available and linked off the interim fix download page.
Important Note
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be posted to this portal. IBM suggests reviewing the CVSS scores and applying all security or integrity fixes as soon as possible to minimize any potential
risk.
Workarounds and Mitigations
None
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References
Acknowledgement
Change History
29 Sep 2021: Initial Publication
11 Nov 2021: Updated CVSS score for CVE-2021-40438; changed from 7.4 to 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:
11 November 2021
UID
ibm16493841