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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA256 =========================================================================== AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution ESB-2017.2988 Vulnerabilities in IBM HTTP Server in WebSphere 22 November 2017 =========================================================================== AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary --------------------------------- Product: IBM WebSphere Application Server Publisher: IBM Operating System: UNIX variants (UNIX, Linux, OSX) Windows Impact/Access: Access Privileged Data -- Remote/Unauthenticated Denial of Service -- Remote/Unauthenticated Resolution: Patch/Upgrade CVE Names: CVE-2017-12618 CVE-2017-9798 Reference: ESB-2017.2944 ESB-2017.2513 ESB-2017.2369 Original Bulletin: http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22009782 - --------------------------BEGIN INCLUDED TEXT-------------------- Security Bulletin: Security Vulnerabilities in IBM HTTP Server (CVE-2017-9798, CVE-2017-12618) Document information Software version: 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, 8.5.5, 9.0 Operating system(s): AIX, HP-UX, Linux, Solaris, Windows, z/OS Software edition: Advanced, Base, Enterprise, Network Deployment, Single Server Reference #: 2009782 Modified date: 21 November 2017 Summary There is an information disclosure vulnerability and a denial of service vulnerability that affect the IBM HTTP Server used by WebSphere Application Server. Vulnerability Details CVEID: CVE-2017-9798 DESCRIPTION: Apache HTTP Server could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by a flaw in the HTTP OPTIONS method, aka Optionsbleed. By sending an OPTIONS HTTP request, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information. CVSS Base Score: 7.5 CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/ 132159 for the current score CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N) CVEID: CVE-2017-12618 DESCRIPTION: Apache Portable Runtime Utility (APR-util)is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by failing to validate the integrity of SDBM database files used by apr_sdbm*() functions. By making a specially-crafted program or process, a local authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the application to crash. CVSS Base Score: 5.5 CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/ 134048 for the current score CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H) Affected Products and Versions These vulnerabilities affect the following versions and releases of IBM HTTP Server (powered by Apache) component in all editions of WebSphere Application Server and bundling products. * Version 9.0 * Version 8.5 * Version 8.0 * Version 7.0 Remediation/Fixes The fixes for these are both of these vulnerabilities are contained in interim fix PI87445. PI87445 - CVE-2017-9798 for IBM HTTP Server PI87663 - CVE-2017-12618 for IBM HTTP Server For V9.0.0.0 through 9.0.0.5: - - Upgrade to minimal fix pack levels as required by interim fix and then apply Interim Fix PI87745 - --OR-- - - Apply Fix Pack 9.0.0.6 or later (targeted availability 4Q2017). For V8.5.0.0 through 8.5.5.12: - - Upgrade to minimal fix pack levels as required by interim fix and then apply Interim Fix PI87745 - --OR-- - - Apply Fix Pack 8.5.5.13 (targeted availability 1Q2018). For V8.0.0.0 through 8.0.0.14: - - Upgrade to minimal fix pack levels as required by interim fix and then apply Interim Fix PI87745 - --OR-- - - Apply Fix Pack 8.0.0.15 or later (targeted availability 2Q2018). For V7.0.0.0 through 7.0.0.43: - - Upgrade to minimal fix pack levels as required by interim fix and then apply Interim Fix PI87745 - --OR-- - - Apply Fix Pack 7.0.0.45 or later (targeted availablility 2Q2018). Workarounds and Mitigations none 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. - --------------------------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. 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