Security Bulletin
Summary
Multiple security vulnerabilities exist in the IBM SDK Java™ Technology Edition that is shipped with IBM WebSphere Application Server and is included in the products that are listed in this document.
Vulnerability Details
The affected products are shipped with a version of IBM WebSphere Application Server, which is shipped with an IBM SDK Java™ Technology Edition. It is based on the Oracle Java Development Kit (JDK). Oracle has released the Jan 2014 critical patch updates (CPU), which contain security vulnerability fixes. The IBM SDK Java™ Technology Edition has been updated to incorporate the critical patch updates.
The following vulnerabilities are applicable to IBM WebSphere Application Server and for the affected products.
CVEID: CVE-2014-0411
Description: Timing differences based on validity of TLS messages
CVSS Base Score: 4
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/90357 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N)
Vulnerability fixes for other advisories are included in the IBM SDK Java™ Technology Edition. However, IBM WebSphere Application Server and the affected products are not vulnerable to them. You need to evaluate your own code to determine if you are vulnerable. Refer to the Reference section for more information on the advisories that are not applicable to IBM WebSphere Application Server.
Affected Products and Versions
- WebSphere Business Services Fabric V6.2.x, 7.0.x
- WebSphere Business Services Fabric on z/OS V6.2.x, 7.0.x
Remediation/Fixes
Install IBM WebSphere Application Server interim fixes as appropriate for your current IBM WebSphere Application Server version as described in Security Bulletin: Multiple vulnerabilities in current IBM SDK for Java for WebSphere Application Server January 2014 CPU.
Workarounds and Mitigations
None
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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.
References
IBM Security Alerts
IBM WebSphere Application Server Security Bulletin January 2014
IBM SDK for Java Security Bulletin January 2014
Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - January 2014
*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
Review the IBM security bulletin disclaimer and definitions regarding your responsibilities for assessing potential impact of security vulnerabilities to your environment.
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Document Information
Modified date:
15 June 2018
UID
swg21665666