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ESB-2013.0536 - [Win][Linux][HP-UX][Solaris][AIX] IBM WebSphere Application Server: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date: 16 April 2013
References: ESB-2013.0096 ESB-2013.0610

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                               ESB-2013.0536
          Security Bulletin: Security Vulnerabilites fixed in IBM
                   WebSphere Application Server 8.5.0.2
                               16 April 2013

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        AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product:           IBM WebSphere Application Server
Publisher:         IBM
Operating System:  AIX
                   HP-UX
                   IBM i
                   Linux variants
                   Solaris
                   Windows
                   i5/OS
                   z/OS
Impact/Access:     Cross-site Scripting -- Remote with User Interaction
                   Denial of Service    -- Existing Account            
                   Unauthorised Access  -- Remote/Unauthenticated      
Resolution:        Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names:         CVE-2013-0565 CVE-2013-0544 CVE-2013-0543
                   CVE-2013-0542 CVE-2013-0541 CVE-2013-0540
                   CVE-2013-0462 CVE-2013-0461 CVE-2013-0459
                   CVE-2013-0458  

Reference:         ESB-2013.0096

Original Bulletin: 
   http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21632423

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Security Bulletin: Security Vulnerabilites fixed in IBM WebSphere Application
Server 8.5.0.2

Flash (Alert)

Document information

WebSphere Application Server

General

Software version:
8.5

Operating system(s):
AIX, HP-UX, IBM i, Linux, Solaris, Windows, i5/OS, z/OS

Software edition:
Base, Developer, Express, Network Deployment

Reference #:
1632423

Modified date:
2013-04-15

Abstract

Cross reference list for security vulnerabilities fixed in IBM WebSphere 
Application Server Fix Pack 8.5.0.2

Content

VULNERABILITY DETAILS:

CVE ID: CVE-2013-0458 (PM71139)

DESCRIPTION: WebSphere Application Server could allow a cross-site scripting 
attack, caused by improper validation of input in the Administrative console.
A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using a specially-crafted 
URL to inject script into a victims Web browser within the security context of
the hosting Web site. This does not occur if Global security is enabled.

CVSS:

CVSS Base Score: 4.3 
CVSS Temporal Score: See http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/xfdb/81012 for the 
current score 
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined 
CVSS String: (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N)

AFFECTED PLATFORMS: The following IBM WebSphere Application Server for 
distributed operating systems, IBM i operating systems, and z/OS operating 
system Versions are affected: 
Version 8.5 
Version 8 
Version 7 
Version 6.1

REMEDIATION: The recommended solution is to apply the Fix Pack or PTF for each
named product as soon as practical

Fix:

Apply a Fix Pack or PTF containing this APAR PM71139, as noted below:

For IBM WebSphere Application Server :

For V8.5 through 8.5.0.1: o Install Fix Pack 2 (8.5.0.2), or later.

For V8.0 through 8.0.0.5: o Install Fix Pack 6 (8.0.0.6), or later (targeted 
to be available 29 April 2013).

For V7.0 through 7.0.0.25: o Install Fix Pack 27 (7.0.0.27), or later.

For V6.1.0 through 6.1.0.45: o Install Fix Pack 47 (6.1.0.47), or later 
(targeted to be available late September 2013).

 Workaround(s): None

 Mitigation(s): Enable Global security.

CVE ID: CVE-2013-0461 (PM71389)

DESCRIPTION: WebSphere Application Server could allow a cross-site scripting 
attack, caused by improper validation of input by administrative console for 
virtual member manager (VMM). A local attacker could exploit this 
vulnerability to inject script into an error message.

CVSS:

CVSS Base Score: 1.2 
CVSS Temporal Score: See http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/xfdb/81015 for the 
current score 
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined 
CVSS String: (AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N)

AFFECTED PLATFORMS: The following IBM WebSphere Application Server for 
distributed operating systems, IBM i operating systems, and z/OS operating 
system Versions are affected: Version 8.5 Version 8 Version 7 Version 6.1

REMEDIATION: The recommended solution is to apply the Fix Pack or PTF for each
named product as soon as practical

Fix:

Apply a Fix Pack or PTF containing this APAR PM71389, as noted below:

For IBM WebSphere Application Server :

For V8.5 through 8.5.0.1: o Install Fix Pack 2 (8.5.0.2), or later.

For V8.0 through 8.0.0.5: o Install Fix Pack 6 (8.0.0.6), or later (targeted 
to be available 29 April 2013).

For V7.0 through 7.0.0.25: o Install Fix Pack 27 (7.0.0.27), or later.

For V6.1.0 through 6.1.0.45: o Install Fix Pack 47 (6.1.0.47), or later 
(targeted to be available late September 2013) 

 Workaround(s): None

 Mitigation(s): none

CVE ID: CVE-2013-0459 (PM72536)

DESCRIPTION: WebSphere Application Server could allow a cross-site scripting 
attack, caused by improper validation of input in the Administrative console.
A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using a specially-crafted 
URL to inject script into a victims Web browser within the security context of
the hosting Web site.

CVSS:

CVSS Base Score: 4.3 
CVSS Temporal Score: Seehttp://xforce.iss.net/xforce/xfdb/81013 for the 
current score 
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined 
CVSS String: (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N)

AFFECTED PLATFORMS: The following IBM WebSphere Application Server for z/OS 
operating system Versions are affected: 
Version 8.5 
Version 8 
Version 7 
Version 6.1

REMEDIATION: The recommended solution is to apply the Fix Pack or PTF for each
named product as soon as practical

Fix: Apply a Fix Pack or PTF containing this APAR PM72536, as noted below:

For IBM WebSphere Application Server

For V8.5 through 8.5.0.1 : o Install Fix Pack 2 (8.5.0.2), or later.

For V8.0 through 8.0.0.5: o Install Fix Pack 6 (8.0.0.6), or later (targeted 
to be available 29 April 2013).

For V7.0 through 7.0.0.25: o Install Fix Pack 27 (7.0.0.27), or later.

For V6.1.0 through 6.1.0.45: o Install Fix Pack 47 (6.1.0.47), or later. 
(targeted to be available late September 2013)

 Workaround(s): None

 Mitigation(s): None

CVE ID: CVE-2013-0541 (PM74909)

DESCRIPTION: WebSphere Application Server is vulnerable to a denial of 
service, caused by a buffer overflow on Windows platforms with a localOS 
registry when using WebSphere Identity Manger (WIM). A local attacker could 
exploit this vulnerability to potentially crash the Application Server.

CVSS:

CVSS Base Score: 1.9 
CVSS Temporal Score: See http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/xfdb/82696 for the 
current score 
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined 
CVSS String: (AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P)

AFFECTED PLATFORMS: The following IBM WebSphere Application Server for 
distributed operating systems Versions are affected:

 Version 8.5 Version 8 Version 7 Version 6.1

REMEDIATION: The recommended solution is to apply the Fix Pack or PTF for each
named product as soon as practical

Fix: Apply a Fix Pack or PTF containing this APAR PM74909, as noted below:

For IBM WebSphere Application Server

For V8.5 through 8.5.0.1: o Install Fix Pack 2 (8.5.0.2), or later.

For V8.0 through 8.0.0.5: o Install Fix Pack 6 (8.0.0.6), or later (targeted 
to be available 29 April 2013)

For V7.0 through 7.0.0.27: o Install Fix Pack 29 (7.0.0.29), or later 
(targeted to be available 24 June 2013).

For V6.1.0 through 6.1.0.45: o Install Fix Pack 47 (6.1.0.47), or later 
(targeted to be available late September 2013)

 Workaround(s): None

 Mitigation(s): none

CVE ID: CVE-2013-0543 (PM75582)

DESCRIPTION: WebSphere Application Server could allow a remote attacker to 
bypass security caused by improper validation of a user on HP, Linux and 
Solaris Platforms using Local OS registries.

CVSS:

CVSS Base Score: 6.8 
CVSS Temporal Score: See http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/xfdb/82759 for the 
current score CVSS 
Environmental Score*: Undefined 
CVSS String: (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)

AFFECTED PLATFORMS: The following IBM WebSphere Application Server for 
distributed operating systems, IBM i operating systems, and z/OS operating 
system Versions are affected:

 Version 8.5 Version 8 Version 7 Version 6.1

REMEDIATION: The recommended solution is to apply the Fix Pack or PTF for each
named product as soon as practical

Fix: Apply a Fix Pack or PTF containing this APAR PM75582, as noted below:

For IBM WebSphere Application Server

For V8.5 through 8.5.0.1: o Install Fix Pack 2 (8.5.0.2), or later.

For V8.0 through 8.0.0.5: o Install Fix Pack 6 (8.0.0.6), or later (targeted 
to be available 29 April 2013).

For V7.0 through 7.0.0.27: o Install Fix Pack 29 (7.0.0.29), or later 
(targeted to be available 24 June 2013).

For V6.1.0 through 6.1.0.45: o Install Fix Pack 47 (6.1.0.47), or later 
(targeted to be available late September 2013).

 Workaround(s): None

 Mitigation(s): none

CVE ID: CVE-2013-0462 (PM76886 or PM79937)

DESCRIPTION: WebSphere Application Server could allow a remote attacker to 
bypass security restrictions caused by improper validation of a servlet 
request. An authenticated user could bypass security restrictions and gain 
unauthorized access to a resource.

CVSS:

CVSS Base Score: 6.5 
CVSS Temporal Score: See http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/xfdb/81016 for the 
current score 
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined 
CVSS String: (AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P)

AFFECTED PLATFORMS: The following IBM WebSphere Application Server for 
distributed operating systems, IBM i operating systems, and z/OS operating 
system Versions are affected:

 Version 8.5 Full and Liberty Profile Version 8 Version 7 Version 6.1

REMEDIATION: The recommended solution is to apply the Fix Pack or PTF for each
named product as soon as practical

Fix: Apply a Fix Pack or PTF containing this APAR PM76886 or PM79937(for 
Liberty Profile), as noted below:

For IBM WebSphere Application Server

For V8.5 through 8.5.0.1: o Install Fix Pack 2 (8.5.0.2), or later.

For V8.0 through 8.0.0.5: o Install Fix Pack 6 (8.0.0.6), or later (targeted 
to be available 29 April 2013)

For V7.0 through 7.0.0.27: o Install Fix Pack 29 (7.0.0.29), or later 
(targeted to be available 24 June 2013).

For V6.1.0 through 6.1.0.45: o Install Fix Pack 47 (6.1.0.47), or later 
(targeted to be available late September 2013)

 Workaround(s): None

 Mitigation(s): none

CVE ID: CVE-2013-0540 (PM81056)

DESCRIPTION: WebSphere Application Server Liberty Profile could allow a remote
attacker to bypass security caused by improper validation of authentication 
cookies. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to bypass security
restrictions and gain unauthorized access attributes to gain unauthorized 
access to resources. This does not occur when running SSL.

CVSS:

CVSS Base Score: 4.9 
CVSS Temporal Score: See http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/xfdb/82695 for the 
current score 
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined 
CVSS String: (AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N)

AFFECTED PLATFORMS: The following IBM WebSphere Application Server for 
distributed operating systems, IBM i operating systems, and z/OS operating 
system Versions are affected:

 Version 8.5 Liberty Profile

REMEDIATION: The recommended solution is to apply the Fix Pack or PTF for each
named product as soon as practical

Fix: Apply a Fix Pack or PTF containing this APAR PM81056, as noted below:

For IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty Profile only:

For V8.5 through 8.5.0.1: o Install Fix Pack 2 (8.5.0.2), or later.

 Workaround(s): None

 Mitigation(s): This does not occur when authentication is performed over SSL
(HTTPS) by setting the transport guarentee to CONFIDENTIAL or INTEGRAL in the
application.

CVE ID: CVE-2013-0542 (PM81846)

DESCRIPTION: WebSphere Application Server could allow a cross-site scripting 
attack, caused by improper validation of input in the Administrative console.
A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using specially-crafted 
field values to inject script into a victim's Web browser within the security
context of the hosting Web site.

CVSS:

CVSS Base Score: 4.3 
CVSS Temporal Score: See http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/xfdb/82697 for the
current score 
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined 
CVSS String: (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N)

AFFECTED PLATFORMS: The following IBM WebSphere Application Server for 
distributed operating systems, IBM i operating systems, and z/OS operating 
system Versions are affected:

 Version 8.5 Version 8 Version 7 Version 6.1

REMEDIATION: The recommended solution is to apply the Fix Pack or PTF for each
named product as soon as practical

Fix: Apply a Fix Pack or PTF containing this APAR PM81846, as noted below:

For IBM WebSphere Application Server

For V8.5 through 8.5.0.1: o Install Fix Pack 2 (8.5.0.2), or later.

For V8.0 through 8.0.0.5: o Install Fix Pack 6 (8.0.0.6), or later (targeted 
to be available 29 April 2013)

For V7.0 through 7.0.0.27: o Install Fix Pack 29 (7.0.0.29), or later 
(targeted to be available 24 June 2013).

For V6.1.0 through 6.1.0.45: o Install Fix Pack 47 (6.1.0.47), or later 
(targeted to be available late Sept 2013)

 Workaround(s): None

 Mitigation(s): None

 Acknowledgment: The vulnerability was reported to IBM by Craig Young 
(@CraigTweets), nCircle VERT.

CVE ID: CVE-2013-0544 (PM82468)

DESCRIPTION: WebSphere Application Server could allow a network attacker to 
traverse directories on Linus or Unix Operating systems. A network attacker 
could exploit this vulnerability due to improper validation of input by the 
Administrative console.

CVSS:

CVSS Base Score: 3.5 
CVSS Temporal Score: See http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/xfdb/82760 for the
current score 
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined 
CVSS String: (AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N)

AFFECTED PLATFORMS: The following IBM WebSphere Application Server for 
distributed operating systems, IBM i operating systems, and z/OS operating 
system Versions are affected:

 Version 8.5 Version 8 Version 7 Version 6.1

REMEDIATION: The recommended solution is to apply the Fix Pack or PTF for each
named product as soon as practical

Fix: Apply a Fix Pack or PTF containing this APAR PM82468, as noted below:

For IBM WebSphere Application Server

For V8.5 through 8.5.0.1: o Install Fix Pack 2 (8.5.0.2), or later.

For V8.0 through 8.0.0.5: o Install Fix Pack 6 (8.0.0.6), or later (targeted 
to be available 29 April 2013).

For V7.0 through 7.0.0.27: o Install Fix Pack 29 (7.0.0.29), or later 
(targeted to be available 24 June 2013).

For V6.1 through 6.1.0.45: o Install Fix Pack 47 (6.1.0.47), or later 
(targeted to be available late Sept 2013)

 Workaround(s): None

 Mitigation(s): none

 Acknowledgment: The vulnerability was reported to IBM by Craig Young 
(@CraigTweets), nCircle VERT.

CVE ID: CVE-2013-0565 (PM83402)

DESCRIPTION: WebSphere Application Server could allow a cross-site scripting 
attack, caused by improper validation of input by the RPCAdapter for the 
Web2.0 and Mobile toolkit. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability
to inject scripting into a response.

CVSS:

CVSS Base Score: 4.3 
CVSS Temporal Score: See http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/xfdb/83138 for the 
current score 
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined 
CVSS String: (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N)

AFFECTED PLATFORMS: The following IBM WebSphere Application Server for 
distributed operating systems, IBM i operating systems, and z/OS operating 
system Versions are affected:

 Version 8.5

REMEDIATION: The recommended solution is to apply the Fix Pack or PTF for each
named product as soon as practical

Fix: Apply a Fix Pack or PTF containing this APAR PM83402, as noted below:

For IBM WebSphere Application Server

For V8.5 through 8.5.0.1: o Install Fix Pack 2 (8.5.0.2) or later.

 Workaround(s): None

 Mitigation(s): none

IBM SDK: Please refer to this security bulletin for SDK fixes that were 
shipped with WebSphere Application Server Version 
8.5.0.2.http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss&uid=swg21627634

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: 
Complete CVSS Guide 
On-line Calculator V2 
WebSphere Application Server Recommended Fixes Page 
CVE-2013-0458 
CVE-2013-0459 
CVE-2013-0461 
CVE-2013-0462 
CVE-2013-0540 
CVE-2013-0541 
CVE-2013-0542 
CVE-2013-0543 
CVE-2013-0544 
CVE-2013-0565

CHANGE HISTORY: 16 April 2013: Original copy 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 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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