-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE-----
Hash: SHA1

===========================================================================
             AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution

                               ESB-2012.0653
             WebSphere Portal Dojo module directory traversal
                               10 July 2012

===========================================================================

        AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
        ---------------------------------

Product:           IBM WebSphere Portal
Publisher:         ISS
Operating System:  AIX
                   IBM i
                   Linux variants
                   Solaris
                   Windows
Impact/Access:     Access Confidential Data -- Remote/Unauthenticated
Resolution:        Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names:         CVE-2012-2181  

Original Bulletin: 
   http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/xfdb/75584

- --------------------------BEGIN INCLUDED TEXT--------------------

WebSphere Portal Dojo module directory traversal
websphere-portal-dojo-dir-traversal (75584) 	
The risk level is classified as Low

Description:

WebSphere Portal could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the 
system, caused by improper validation of user supplied input. By sending a 
specially-crafted URL request to the Dojo module an attacker could exploit this 
vulnerability to view arbitrary files on the system.

*CVSS:
Base Score: 			7.8
  Access Vector: 		Network
  Access Complexity: 		Low
  Authentication: 		None
  Confidentiality Impact: 	Complete
  Integrity Impact: 		None
  Availability Impact: 		None
 
Temporal Score: 		5.8
  Exploitability: 		Unproven
  Remediation Level: 		Official-Fix
  Report Confidence: 		Confirmed

Consequences:

Obtain Information

Remedy:

Refer to IBM Flash (Alert) 1598363 for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround 
information. See References.

References:

    IBM Flash (Alert) 1598363: Security vulnerability in Dojo for Portal 
    versions 7.0.0.x and 8.0..
    BID-54349: IBM WebSphere Portal Dojo Module Directory Traversal 
    Vulnerability
    CVE-2012-2181: Directory traversal vulnerability in the Dojo module in IBM 
    WebSphere Portal 7.0.0.1 and 7.0.0.2 before CF14, and 8.0, allows remote 
    attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted URL.
    SA49855: IBM WebSphere Portal Dojo Module Directory Traversal Vulnerability

Platforms Affected:

    IBM WebSphere Portal 7.0
    IBM WebSphere Portal 8.0

Reported:

Jun 22, 2012

The information within this database may change without notice. Use of this 
information constitutes acceptance for use in an AS IS condition. There are NO 
warranties, implied or otherwise, with regard to this information or its use. 
Any use of this information is at the user's risk. In no event shall the 
author/distributor (IBM Internet Security Systems X-Force) be held liable for 
any damages whatsoever arising out of or in connection with the use or spread 
of this information.

For corrections or additions please email xforce@iss.net

* 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.

The information within this database may change without notice. Use of this 
information constitutes acceptance for use in an AS IS condition. There are NO 
warranties, implied or otherwise, with regard to this information or its use. 
Any use of this information is at the user's risk. In no event shall IBM be 
held liable for any damages whatsoever arising out of or in connection with the 
use or spread of this information.

About IBM Internet Security Systems

IBM Internet Security Systems is a trusted security advisor to thousands of the
world's leading businesses and governments, helping to provide pre-emptive 
protection for networks, desktops and servers. The IBM Proventia integrated 
security platform is designed to automatically protect against both known and 
unknown threats, helping to keep networks up and running and shield customers 
from online attacks before they impact business assets. IBM Internet Security 
Systems products and services are based on the proactive security intelligence 
of its X-Force? research and development team an unequivocal world authority 
in vulnerability and threat research. The IBM Internet Security Systems product 
line is also complemented by comprehensive Managed Security Services and 
Professional Security Services. For more information, visit the IBM Internet 
Security Systems Web site at www.iss.net or call 800-776-2362.

- --------------------------END INCLUDED TEXT--------------------

You have received this e-mail bulletin as a result of your organisation's
registration with AusCERT. The mailing list you are subscribed to is
maintained within your organisation, so if you do not wish to continue
receiving these bulletins you should contact your local IT manager. If
you do not know who that is, please send an email to auscert@auscert.org.au
and we will forward your request to the appropriate person.

NOTE: Third Party Rights
This security bulletin is provided as a service to AusCERT's members.  As
AusCERT did not write the document quoted above, AusCERT has had no control
over its content. The decision to follow or act on information or advice
contained in this security bulletin is the responsibility of each user or
organisation, and should be considered in accordance with your organisation's
site policies and procedures. AusCERT takes no responsibility for consequences
which may arise from following or acting on information or advice contained in
this security bulletin.

NOTE: This is only the original release of the security bulletin.  It may
not be updated when updates to the original are made.  If downloading at
a later date, it is recommended that the bulletin is retrieved directly
from the author's website to ensure that the information is still current.

Contact information for the authors of the original document is included
in the Security Bulletin above.  If you have any questions or need further
information, please contact them directly.

Previous advisories and external security bulletins can be retrieved from:

        http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?cid=1980

===========================================================================
Australian Computer Emergency Response Team
The University of Queensland
Brisbane
Qld 4072

Internet Email: auscert@auscert.org.au
Facsimile:      (07) 3365 7031
Telephone:      (07) 3365 4417 (International: +61 7 3365 4417)
                AusCERT personnel answer during Queensland business hours
                which are GMT+10:00 (AEST).
                On call after hours for member emergencies only.
===========================================================================
-----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE-----
Comment: http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=1967

iQIVAwUBT/uDFu4yVqjM2NGpAQLVLg/9FMCRf76NvDxI/LdkrqhiMJgmI+jhxg8p
fVWDRXO2NBchvajiwibuk6ZkcYWDRC5T5Dx70B6zMuIE2M1nmGbIV7cI/O8DsI/o
LGs0fwprD7TXYbwmSdrEXXI3eDck0ELjGwGDl4iLvkoZ5kWTxFyxF2NstSXE4ERE
A0GdH36mv2D/ASRwHaEyEXvdqAitIs4LMf09cM9deVGOvL8OJjjx9hakim4fErJv
M0BcsZqaQKwboeM7Bz1K0y6ppYb3v+We3VGpOipBflfZ9HAuNafxrXi+VdoaNEfX
4+8NiBfi+ClI/iKnS7SpnIgNdDZ1GOXpmgplqqka95hGqqkO3ct7M51NK9YFyJ5A
NtQ+hMcSf35lu357vSCdWEtlMyFwxl0c2CUe03UPG2fM1+MRzZVfvFwLZKwg4bkz
khvie8Pg01RdBeisW0IHx/Iu/5NrHB9YMaatqGYwaXsV1MS7wHwrT801ex4BF77o
QqUPv8NLU70m6LV6DITzW1uZRUcfFYvB2KF7zpOnUE9iHCFuFFvWCerM6HcDSXEn
0IcgBVGXwhL/yCzBn94MFrmtcEvViGSmGFLTzJaeGgZxrMvCnHYrjTTWesZmezYc
V1QlfN3fW/+UzQ22o1F9fJCoICn8CYUdd2huXI/WzoOFNW3d5FyaTnypoTEHo9H7
Wvqg1gIKd98=
=mhDr
-----END PGP SIGNATURE-----