Security Bulletin: Vulnerability in RC4 stream cipher affects WebSphere Process Server (WPS) and WPS Hypervisor editions (CVE-2015-2808)

Summary

The RC4 “Bar Mitzvah” attack for SSL/TLS affects IBM WebSphere Application Server that is used by WebSphere Process Server (WPS) and WPS Hypervisor editions.

Vulnerability Details

CVEID: CVE-2015-2808 DESCRIPTION: The RC4 algorithm, as used in the TLS protocol and SSL protocol, could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to remotely expose account credentials without requiring an active man-in-the-middle session. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to retrieve credit card data or other sensitive information. This vulnerability is commonly referred to as “Bar Mitzvah Attack”.
CVSS Base Score: 5
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/101851 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N)

Affected Products and Versions

• WebSphere Process Server V7.0
• WebSphere Process Server Hypervisor Editions V6.2, V7.0

For earlier unsupported versions of the above products IBM recommends upgrading to a fixed, supported version of the products.

Remediation/Fixes

Please consult the security bulletin Security Bulletin: Vulnerability in RC4 stream cipher affects WebSphere Application Server (CVE-2015-2808) for vulnerability details and information about fixes.

Workarounds and Mitigations

None