Security Bulletin: IBM OpenPages with Watson is vulnerable to arbitrary code execution due to Apache Log4j (CVE-2019-17571)

Summary

There is a vulnerability in the Apache Log4j open source library (CVE-2019-17571) used by IBM OpenPages with Watson. This affects the IBM OpenPages logging framework. The remediation fix includes Apache Log4j v2.17.

Vulnerability Details

CVEID:CVE-2019-17571
**DESCRIPTION:**Apache Log4j could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by improper deserialization of untrusted data in SocketServer. By sending a specially-crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system.
CVSS Base score: 9.8
CVSS Temporal Score: See: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/173314 for the current score.
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)

Affected Products and Versions

IBM OpenPages with Watson versions 8.1 through 8.2.0.3

Remediation/Fixes

Download and install the fix as soon as possible. Fixes and installation instructions are provided at the URLs listed below:

For IBM OpenPages with Watson 8.1or8.1.0.1

- Upgrade to 8.1.0.2 Fix Pack

- Apply 8.1.0.2 Interim Fix 2 (8.1.0.2.2) or later

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IBM strongly recommends upgrading to IBM OpenPages with Watson** 8.2.0.4**

- Apply 8.2.0.4 Interim Fix 2 (8.2.0.4.2) or later

For IBM OpenPages with Watson8.1.0.2

- Apply 8.1.0.2 Interim Fix 2 (8.1.0.2.2) or later

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IBM strongly recommends upgrading to IBM OpenPages with Watson** 8.2.0.4**

- Apply 8.2.0.4 Interim Fix 2 (8.2.0.4.2) or later

For IBM OpenPages with Watson8.2,8.2.0.1, 8.2.0.2 or 8.2.0.3

- Upgrade to 8.2.0.4 Fix Pack

- Apply 8.2.0.4 Interim Fix 2 (8.2.0.4.2) or later

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<https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/openpages-watson-82-fix-pack-4&gt;

<https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/openpages-watson-8204-interim-fix-2&gt;

Workarounds and Mitigations

If you are unable to upgrade to the latest version of IBM OpenPages for Watson, IBM recommends applying the below mitigation now.

For IBM OpenPages with Watson 8.1or8.1.0.1

- Upgrade to 8.1.0.2 Fix Pack

- Apply 8.1.0.2 Interim Fix 2 (8.1.0.2.2) or later

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<https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/openpages-watson-81-fix-pack-2&gt;

<https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/openpages-watson-8102-interim-fix-2&gt;

For IBM OpenPages with Watson8.1.0.2

- Apply 8.1.0.2 Interim Fix 2 (8.1.0.2.2) or later

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<https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/openpages-watson-8102-interim-fix-2&gt;