IBM0E5D948148ED1C7A34B36FDB56A965E2DDF28A5BA7A62D7F5B7AB2F5EA836274Security Bulletin: Vulnerability in IBM Java SDK affects Rational Functional Tester (CVE-2016-5542)
3.1 Low
CVSS3
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality Impact
NONE
Integrity Impact
LOW
Availability Impact
NONE
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
4.3 Medium
CVSS2
Access Vector
NETWORK
Access Complexity
MEDIUM
Authentication
NONE
Confidentiality Impact
NONE
Integrity Impact
PARTIAL
Availability Impact
NONE
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Summary
If a JAR file is signed with old, weak hash algorithms, the class files within it can be modified without the change being caught. This potentially enables attackers to inject malicious code into signed code from a trusted third party.
Vulnerability Details
CVEID: CVE-2016-5542 **
DESCRIPTION:** An unspecified vulnerability related to the Libraries component has no confidentiality impact, low integrity impact, and no availability impact.
CVSS Base Score: 3.1
CVSS Temporal Score: See <https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/118073> for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N)
Affected Products and Versions
All versions of Rational Functional Tester from 8.3.0 through 8.6.0.9
Remediation/Fixes
Vendor Fixes:
| Product | Version | APAR | Remediation/First fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| RFT | 8.3.0 - 8.3.0.x | None | Download the IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition, Version 7 Service Refresh 9 iFix from the Fix Central and apply it. |
| RFT | 8.5.0 - 8.5.0.x | None | Download the IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition, Version 7 Service Refresh 9 iFix from the Fix Central and apply it. |
| RFT | 8.5.1 - 8.5.1.x | None | Download the IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition, Version 7 Service Refresh 9 iFix from the Fix Central and apply it. |
| RFT | 8.6.0 - 8.6.0.6 | None | Download the IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition, Version 7 Service Refresh 9 iFix from the Fix Central and apply it. |
| RFT | 8.6.0.7 - 8.6.0.9 | None | Download the IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition, Version 8 Service Refresh 3 Fix Pack 20 iFix or any subsequent release as applicable, and apply it. |
Note:
- You must verify that applying this fix does not cause any compatibility issues.
- For information about how to install iFixes, see Installing packages.
Workarounds and Mitigations
None
Related
3.1 Low
CVSS3
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality Impact
NONE
Integrity Impact
LOW
Availability Impact
NONE
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
4.3 Medium
CVSS2
Access Vector
NETWORK
Access Complexity
MEDIUM
Authentication
NONE
Confidentiality Impact
NONE
Integrity Impact
PARTIAL
Availability Impact
NONE
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N