Security Bulletin: IBM QuickFile is affected by vulnerabilities that exist in the IBM Java SDK (CVE-2013-4002)

Abstract

IBM QuickFile uses IBM Java SDK. QuickFile is affected by a vulnerability that exists in the IBM Java SDK version shipped with QuickFile.

Content

IBM QuickFile is shipped with an IBM Java SDK which is based on the Oracle SDK. Oracle has released a critical patch update (CPU) which contains security vulnerability fixes for the version of Java SDK shipped by QuickFile. QuickFile is impacted by one of the denial of service vulnerabilities. IBM is making a fix available which includes an updated version of IBM Java SDK meant to address this issue.
**** **VULNERABILITIES DETAILS: ** CVE ID: CVE-2013-4002 **DESCRIPTION: **
A denial of service vulnerability in the Apache Xerces-J parser used by IBM Java could result in a complete availability impact on the affected system.

CVSS Base Score: 7.1 **CVSS Temporal Score: **See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/85260 *CVSS Environmental Score:**Undefined CVSS Vector: (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C)

AFFECTED PRODUCTS AND VERSIONS:
IBM QuickFile 1.0.0.0
IBM QuickFile 1.1.0.0

REMEDIATION:

The recommended solution is to apply the iFix as soon as practical. Please see below for information about the fixes available.

Workaround(s) & Mitigation(s):
None

REFERENCES:
- Complete CVSS Guide
- On-line Calculator V2_ _

RELATED INFORMATION:
_IBM Secure Engineering Web Portal _
IBM Product Security Incident Response Blog

_*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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