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Security Bulletin: WebSphere Application Server Java API Documentation Frame Injection Vulnerability (CVE-2013-1571)

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Abstract

Java API Documentation contains a frame injection vulnerability.

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VULNERABILITY DETAILS:

CVEID: CVE-2013-1571

DESCRIPTION: HTML documentation generated by the Javadoc tool contains a security vulnerability. The vulnerability allows an attacker to craft a malicious link to the documentation which injects arbitrary content into the main
frame. The injected content appears to originate from the site hosting the documentation, but in fact it is hosted elsewhere, and may contain malicious links or content. This type of attack is known as "clickjacking".

The attack does not require authentication and may be exploited remotely if the html page is network available, but some degree of specialized knowledge and techniques are required. An exploit would not impact the confidentiality of information or the availability of the system, but data integrity could be compromised.


CVSS Base Score: 4.3
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/84715 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N)

AFFECTED PRODUCTS AND VERSIONS:
IBM SDKs for Java shipped with IBM WebSphere Application Server
Version 8.5.0.0 through 8.5.5.0
Version 8.0.0.0 through 8.0.0.6
Version 7.0.0.0 through 7.0.0.29
Version 6.1.0.0 through 6.1.0.45


REMEDIATION:
Users hosting publicly facing Java API Documentation are strongly encouraged to use Oracle’s Java API Documentation Updater Tool, a repair-in-place tool meant to correct existing documentation.

The Tool is available to all Java users on www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/.

Fix: The following Fix Packs will include the update to the JavaDoc tool in the IBM SDK for Java and updates to the javadoc that IBM WebSphere Application Server Ships:

For Version 8.5.0.0 through 8.5.5.0

  • Apply Fix Pack 8.5.5.1 or later


  • For Version 8.0.0.0 through 8.0.0.6
  • Apply Fix Pack 8.0.0.7 or later


  • For Version 7.0.0.0 through 7.0.0.29
  • Apply the IBM SDK for Java shipped with WebSphere Application Server Fix pack 7.0.0.31 or later.
  • Apply Fix Pack 7.0.0.31 or later.



  • For Version 6.1.0.0 through 6.1.0.45
  • Apply the IBM SDK for Java shipped with WebSphere Application Server Fix pack 6.1.0.47 or later.
  • Apply Fix Pack 6.1.0.47 or later.



  • Workaround(s):
    None

    Mitigation(s):
    None

    REFERENCES:
    · Complete CVSS Guide
    · On-line Calculator V2
    · CVE-2013-1571
    · X-Force Vulnerability Database https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/84715


    RELATED INFORMATION:
    IBM Secure Engineering Web Portal
    IBM Product Security Incident Response Blog
    Java API Documentation Updater Tool
    WebSphere Application Server Recommended Fixes Page

    Important note: IBM strongly suggests that all System z customers be subscribed to the System z Security Portal to receive the latest critical System z security and integrity service. If you are not subscribed, see the instructions on the System z Security web site. Security and integrity APARs and associated fixes will be posted to this portal. IBM suggests reviewing the CVSS scores and applying all security or integrity fixes as soon as possible to minimize any potential risk.

    CHANGE HISTORY
    26 June 2013: Original Copy Published
    2 October 2013: updated document - fix is in fix pack 8.0.0.7


    *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 Flash.


    Note: According to the Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST), the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) is an "industry open standard designed to convey vulnerability severity and help to determine urgency and priority of response." IBM PROVIDES THE CVSS SCORES "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. CUSTOMERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL SECURITY VULNERABILITY.

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    Document Information

    Modified date:
    25 September 2022

    UID

    swg21641387