Security Bulletin
Summary
There is a vulnerability in IBM® SDK Java™ Technology Edition, Version 6 that is used by IBM Decision Optimization Center. SDK installation executables on the Windows platform are affected by this vulnerability.
Vulnerability Details
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-0603
Description: IBM Java JRE/SDK could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by an error during the installation process. By persuading a victim to visit a specially crafted web site and downloading files prior to installation, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain complete control of the system.
CVSS Base Score: 7.600
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/110446 for more information
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)
Affected Products and Versions
IBM Decision Optimization Center 3.8.0.2 and earlier
| Product Version(s) | Affected Supporting Product and Version |
| IBM ILOG Optimization Decision Manager Enterprise: v3.5 - v3.7.0.2 IBM Decision Optimization Center: v3.8 - v3.8.0.2 |
Remediation/Fixes
The recommended solution is to download and install the IBM Java SDK as soon as practicable.
Before installing a newer version of IBM Java SDK, please ensure that you:
- Close any open programs that you have running;
- Rename the initial directory of the IBM Java SDK (for example: with a .old at the end),
- Download and install IBM Java SDK Version 6 Service Refresh 16 Fix Pack 21 and subsequent releases.
You must verify that applying this fix does not cause any compatibility issues.
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References
Acknowledgement
None
Change History
4 March 2016: 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
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Document Information
Modified date:
16 June 2018
UID
swg21978311