Security Bulletin
Summary
There are multiple vulnerabilities in IBM® SDK Java™ Technology Edition, Version 8, as used by IBM Virtualization Engine TS7700. These issues were disclosed as part of the IBM Java SDK updates in October 2021. IBM Virtualization Engine TS7700 has addressed the applicable CVEs.
Vulnerability Details
CVEID: CVE-2021-35560
DESCRIPTION: An unspecified vulnerability in Java SE related to the Deployment component could allow an unauthenticated attacker to take control of the system.
CVSS Base score: 7.5
CVSS Temporal Score: See: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/211636 for the current score.
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)
CVEID: CVE-2021-35578
DESCRIPTION: An unspecified vulnerability in Java SE related to the JSSE component could allow an unauthenticated attacker to cause a denial of service resulting in a low availability impact using unknown attack vectors.
CVSS Base score: 5.3
CVSS Temporal Score: See: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/211654 for the current score.
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L)
Affected Products and Versions
All versions of microcode for the IBM Virtualization Engine TS7700 (3957-VEC and 3957-VED) prior to and including the following are affected:
| Machine Type | Model | Release | Version |
| 3957 | VEC | R5.0 | 8.50.2.6 |
| R5.1 | 8.51.1.26 | ||
| R5.2 Phase 1 | 8.52.100.32 | ||
| R5.2 Phase 2 | 8.52.200.109 | ||
| VED | R5.0 | 8.50.2.6 | |
| R5.1 | 8.51.1.26 | ||
| R5.2 Phase 1 | 8.52.100.32 | ||
| R5.2 Phase 2 | 8.52.200.109 |
Remediation/Fixes
Visit https://tape.ibmrcl.enterpriseappointments.com/v2/ or contact IBM Service at 1-800-IBM-SERV to arrange an upgrade to the latest microcode version followed by the installation of VTD_EXEC.269 as needed. Minimum microcode versions are shown below:
| Machine Type | Model | Release | Fix |
| 3957 | VEC | R5.0 | Upgrade to 8.50.2.6 + VTD_EXEC.269 |
| R5.1 | Upgrade to 8.51.1.26 + VTD_EXEC.269 - OR - Upgrade to 8.51.2.12 | ||
| R5.2 Phase 1 | Upgrade to 8.52.100.32 + VTD_EXEC.269 | ||
| R5.2 Phase 2 | Upgrade to 8.52.200.109 + VTD_EXEC.269 | ||
| VED | R5.0 | Upgrade to 8.50.2.6 + VTD_EXEC.269 | |
| R5.1 | Upgrade to 8.51.1.26 + VTD_EXEC.269 - OR - Upgrade to 8.51.2.12 | ||
| R5.2 Phase 1 | Upgrade to 8.52.100.32 + VTD_EXEC.269 | ||
| R5.2 Phase 2 | Upgrade to 8.52.200.109 + VTD_EXEC.269 |
The minimum VTD_EXEC version is shown below:
| VTD_EXEC Package | Version |
| VTD_EXEC.269 | v1.21 |
Workarounds and Mitigations
Although IBM recommends that you upgrade to the fixes identified above, you can mitigate, but not eliminate the risk of these vulnerabilities by restricting physical and network access to the TS7700 to authorized users and IBM Service Personnel only.
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References
Security Bulletin: Multiple vulnerabilities may affect IBM® SDK, Java™ Technology Edition
TS7700 Code Update Recommendation
Acknowledgement
Change History
28 Feb 2022: Initial Publication
*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.
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Document Information
Modified date:
28 February 2022
UID
ibm16552866