Security Bulletin: IBM InfoSphere Information Server Suite: Source disclosure in InfoSphere information Server’s Help System (CVE-2013-0467)

Abstract

Security Bulletin: IBM InfoSphere Information Server Suite: Source disclosure in InfoSphere information Server’s Help System (CVE-2013-0467)

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SUMMARY:
This bulletin addresses potential source disclosures in InfoSphere Information Server’s Help System

VULNERABILITY DETAILS: CVE ID: CVE-2013-0467

DESCRIPTION:
InfoSphere Information Server’s Help System could allow a remote attacker to obtain source of the Help System.

CVSS:
CVSS Base Score: 4
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/81102
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:N)

AFFECTED PRODUCTS:
IBM InfoSphere Information Server Versions 8.7, 8.5, 8.1 and 8.0

REMEDIATION:
The recommended solution is to apply the fix as soon as practical. Please see below for additional information.

Fix(es):
Version 8.0 & 8.1:
-- Please contact IBM Support for information.

Version 8.5:
-- Apply the IBM InfoSphere Information Server version 8.5 Fix Pack 3

Version 8.7:
-- Apply the IBM InfoSphere Information Server version 8.7 Fix Pack 2

Workaround(s):
Uninstall the Help System

Mitigation:
None known.

REFERENCES:
· Complete CVSS v2 Guide
· On-line Calculator V2

RELATED INFORMATION:
· IBM Product Security Incident Response Blog
· X-Force Vulnerability Database
· https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/81102
· CVE-2013-0467

CHANGE HISTORY:
· March 21, 2013: Original copy published

_*The CVSS Environment Score is customer environment specific and will ultimately impact the Overall CVSS Score. Customers can evaluate the impact of this vulnerability in their environments by accessing the links in the Reference section of this Flash. _

_Note: _According to the Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST), the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) is an “industry open standard designed to convey vulnerability severity and help to determine urgency and priority of response.” IBM PROVIDES THE CVSS SCORES “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. CUSTOMERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL SECURITY VULNERABILITY.

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