Security Bulletin: Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM® SDK, Java™ Technology Edition affect IBM Operational Decision Manager

Summary

There are multiple vulnerabilities in IBM® SDK Java™ Technology Edition, Version 6,7 and 8 that is used by IBM Operational Decision Manager (ODM). These issues were disclosed as part of the IBM Java SDK updates in July 2017

Vulnerability Details

CVEID: CVE-2017-10115**
DESCRIPTION:** An unspecified vulnerability related to the Java SE JCE component could allow an unauthenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information resulting in a high confidentiality impact using unknown attack vectors.
CVSS Base Score: 7.5
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/128876 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-2017-10116**
DESCRIPTION:** An unspecified vulnerability related to the Java SE Security component could allow an unauthenticated attacker to take control of the system.
CVSS Base Score: 8.3
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/128877 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H)

CVEID: CVE-2017-10102**
DESCRIPTION:** An unspecified vulnerability related to the Java SE RMI component could allow an unauthenticated attacker to take control of the system.
CVSS Base Score: 9
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/128863 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H)

CVEID: CVE-2017-1376**
DESCRIPTION:** A flaw in the IBM J9 VM class verifier allows untrusted code to disable the security manager and elevate its privileges.
CVSS Base Score: 9.8
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/126873 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:H/A:H)

CVEID: CVE-2017-10108**
DESCRIPTION:** An unspecified vulnerability related to the Java SE Serialization component could allow an unauthenticated attacker to cause a denial of service resulting in a low availability impact using unknown attack vectors.
CVSS Base Score: 5.3
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/128869 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L)

CVEID: CVE-2017-10109**
DESCRIPTION:** An unspecified vulnerability related to the Java SE Serialization component could allow an unauthenticated attacker to cause a denial of service resulting in a low availability impact using unknown attack vectors.
CVSS Base Score: 5.3
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/128870 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L)

CVEID: CVE-2017-10243**
DESCRIPTION:** An unspecified vulnerability related to the Java SE JAX-WS component could allow an unauthenticated attacker to cause low confidentiality impact, no integrity impact, and low availability impact.
CVSS Base Score: 6.5
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/128980 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L)

Affected Products and Versions

• • IBM WebSphere Operational Decision Manager v7.5
• IBM Operational Decision Manager v8.0
• IBM Operational Decision Manager v8.5
• IBM Operational Decision Manager v8.6
• IBM Operational Decision Manager v8.7
• IBM Operational Decision Manager v8.8
• IBM Operational Decision Manager v8.9

Remediation/Fixes

IBM recommends upgrading to a fixed, supported version/release/platform of the product:

* IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition, Version 6 Service Refresh 16 Fix Pack 50 and subsequent releases
* IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition, Version 7 Service Refresh 10 Fix Pack 10 and subsequent releases
* IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition, Version 8 Service Refresh 4 Fix Pack 10 and subsequent releases

Select the following interim fix to upgrade your JDK based on your version of the product and operating system:

IBM WebSphere Operational Decision Management v7.5:
IBM Operational Decision Manager v8.0:
Interim fix 52 for APAR RS02924 is available from IBM Fix Central:
**7.5.0.0-WS-ODM_JDK-<OS>-**IF052

IBM Operational Decision Manager v8.5:

IBM Operational Decision Manager v8.6:
IBM Operational Decision Manager v8.7:
IBM Operational Decision Manager v8.8:
Interim fix 75 for APAR RS02924 is available from IBM Fix Central:
**8.5.0.0-WS-ODM_JDK-<OS>-**IF075

IBM Operational Decision Manager v8.9:
Interim fix 8 for APAR RS02924 is available from IBM Fix Central:
**8.9.0.0-WS-ODM_JDK-<OS>-**IF008

IBM Operational Decision Manager v8.8 Decision Server Insight:
Interim fix 74 for APAR RS02924 is available from IBM Fix Central:
**8.8.0.0-WS-ODM_JDK_DSI-<OS>-**IF074

For ** **IBM WebSphere Operational Decision Management v7.1 IBM recommends upgrading to a fixed supported version.

**Important note:**IBM strongly suggests that all System z customers subscribe 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.

Workarounds and Mitigations

None