Security Bulletin
Summary
GSKit is an internal component used by IBM SPSS Modeler. The GSKit contains a security vulnerability which may cause infinite loop. The issue is identified by the specified CVE below.
Vulnerability Details
CVEID: CVE-2015-1788
DESCRIPTION: OpenSSL is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by an error when processing an ECParameters structure over a specially crafted binary polynomial field. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the application to enter into an infinite loop.
CVSS Base Score: 5
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/103778 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P)
Affected Products and Versions
IBM SPSS Modeler 16
IBM SPSS Modeler 17
Remediation/Fixes
|
Product | VRMF | APAR | Remediation/First Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| IBM SPSS Modeler | 17 FP1 | PI49007 | SPSS Modeler 16.0 Fix Pack 2 Interim Fix 008 |
| IBM SPSS Modeler | 16 FP1 | PI49007 | SPSS Modeler 17.0 Fix Pack 1 Interim Fix 008 |
You should verify applying this configuration change does not cause any compatibility issues.
Workarounds and Mitigations
None
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References
Change History
30 September 2015: 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:
16 June 2018
UID
swg21966038