Security Bulletin
Summary
Open Source GNU glibc is used by IBM Netezza Host Management. IBM Netezza Host Management has addressed the applicable CVEs.
Vulnerability Details
CVEID: CVE-2017-15804
DESCRIPTION: GNU C Library (aka glibc or libc6) is vulnerable to a buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking by glob function in glob.c. By using a specially-crafted file, a local attacker could overflow a buffer.
CVSS Base Score: 5.3
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/133996 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L)
CVEID: CVE-2017-15670
DESCRIPTION: GNU C Library is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking by the glob function in glob.c. By sending a specially-crafted string, a remote attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system.
CVSS Base Score: 7.3
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/133915 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L)
Affected Products and Versions
- IBM Netezza Host Management 5.3.2-5.4.20
Remediation/Fixes
To resolve the reported CVEs for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) on following platforms :
PureData System for Analytics N3001
PureData System for Analytics N200x
Update to the following IBM Netezza Host Management release :
| Product | VRMF | Remediation / First Fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Netezza Host Management | 5.4.21 | Link to Fix Central |
The Netezza Host Management software contains the latest RHEL updates for the operating systems certified for use on IBM Netezza/PureData System for Analytics appliances. IBM recommends upgrading to the latest Netezza Host Management version to ensure that your hosts have the latest fixes, security changes, and operating system updates. IBM Support can assist you with planning for the Netezza Host Management and operating system upgrades to your appliances.
For more details on IBM Netezza Host Management security patching:
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References
Change History
26 September 2018: 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.
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Document Information
Modified date:
17 October 2019
UID
ibm10729465