Security Bulletin
Summary
OpenSource GNU Glibc is used by IBM Netezza Host Management. IBM Netezza Host Management has addressed the applicable CVE.
Vulnerability Details
CVEID: CVE-2017-1000366
DESCRIPTION: Glibc could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a vulnerability that allows specially crafted LD_LIBRARY_PATH values to manipulate the heap/stack. By using specially-crafted crafted LD_LIBRARY_PATH values, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to trigger a stack memory allocation flaw and execute arbitrary code on the system.
CVSS Base Score: 7.4
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/127452 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)
Affected Products and Versions
- RHEL6 IBM Netezza Host Management 5.3.2 - 5.4.13.0
- RHEL5 IBM Netezza Host Management 5.3.2 - 5.4.14.0
Remediation/Fixes
To resolve the reported CVE for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) on PureData System for Analytics N200x and N3001 platforms only, update to the following IBM Netezza Host Management release:
| Product | VRMF | Remediation/First Fix |
| IBM Netezza Host Management | 5.4.14.0 | Link to Fix Central |
To resolve the reported CVE for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) on PureData System for Analytics N1001
IBM Netezza High Capacity Appliance C1000
IBM Netezza 1000
IBM Netezza 100 , update to the following IBM Netezza Host Management release:
| Product | VRMF | Remediation/First Fix |
| IBM Netezza Host Management | 5.4.15.0 | 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:
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Security Patching for IBM PureData System for Analytics appliances
Workarounds and Mitigations
None
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References
Change History
24 July 2017: Original version published
23 Aug 2017: Modified Remediation/Fixes
12 Sep 2017: Republished for additional fix. Original version unchanged
*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:
17 October 2019
UID
swg22005677