Security Bulletin
Summary
There are multiple vulnerabilities in IBM® SDK Java™ Technology Edition, Version 8.0 that is used by IBM Development Package for Apache Spark. These issues are disclosed as part of the IBM Java SDK updates in April 2017.
IBM Development Package for Apache Spark is providing an IBM Java SDK update that includes fixes for security vulnerabilities. If you run your own Java code using the IBM Java Runtime delivered with this product, you should evaluate your code to determine whether the complete list of vulnerabilities are applicable to your code.
Vulnerability Details
CVEID: CVE-2017-3511
DESCRIPTION: An unspecified vulnerability related to the Java SE JCE component could allow an unauthenticated attacker to take control of the system.
CVSS Base Score: 7.7
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/124890 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H)
For a complete list of vulnerabilities, see the link for "IBM Java SDK Security Bulletin" located in the "References" section for more information.
Affected Products and Versions
IBM Development Package for Apache Spark, v2.1.0.1, and earlier versions
Remediation/Fixes
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Principal Product and Version(s) | Affected IBM Java SDK Version | Updated IBM Java SDK Version |
| IBM Development Package for Apache Spark, v2.1.1.0 | IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition, Version 8.0 Service Refresh 4 Fix Pack 2 | IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition, Version 8.0 Service Refresh 4 Fix Pack 5 |
For IBM Development Package for Apache Spark, v1.6.3.1 and earlier versions, IBM recommends upgrading to a fixed, supported version/release/platform of the product.
Workarounds and Mitigations
None
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References
Change History
15th June 2017 : Amended Vulnerability Details: the listed version of the IBM Development Package is now vulnerable to one CVE. However, reviewing all CVEs is still recommended for any custom applications.
26th May 2017 : 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.
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Document Information
Modified date:
15 June 2018
UID
swg22003200