Security Bulletin: Vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Application Server affects IBM Spectrum Control (formerly Tivoli Storage Productivity Center) CVE-2016-0377

Summary

A vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Application Server affects IBM Spectrum Control and Tivoli Storage Productivity Center. IBM WebSphere Application Server could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information caused by the improper setting of a CSRFtoken cookie. IBM Spectrum Control and Tivoli Storage Productivity Center have addressed the applicable CVE.

Vulnerability Details

CVEID: CVE-2016-0377**
DESCRIPTION:** IBM WebSphere Application Server could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information caused by the improper setting of a CSRFtoken cookie.
CVSS Base Score: 4.3
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/112238 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N)

Affected Products and Versions

IBM Spectrum Control 5.2.8 through 5.2.11
Tivoli Storage Productivity Center 5.2.0 through 5.2.7.1
Tivoli Storage Productivity Center 5.1.0 through 5.1.1.11

The versions listed above apply to all licensed offerings of IBM Spectrum Control and Tivoli Storage Productivity Center, including IBM SmartCloud Virtual Storage Center Storage Analytics Engine.

Remediation/Fixes

Note: It is always recommended to have a current backup before applying any update procedure.

Release|APAR|First Fixing
VRM Level|Link to Fix/Fix Availability Target
—|—|—|—
5.2| IT17776| 5.2.12| <http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21320822&gt;
5.1| IT17776| 5.1.1.12| <http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21320822&gt;

Apply the IBM Spectrum Control or Tivoli Storage Productivity Center fix maintenance as soon as practicable.

Workarounds and Mitigations

None