Security Bulletin: Potential security vulnerability in WebSphere Application Server Administrative Console affects IBM Tivoli Netcool Configuration Manager (ITNCM)

Summary

There is a potential for weaker than expected security with the Administrative Console in WebSphere Application Server that may affect IBM Tivoli Netcool Configuration Manager (ITNCM)

Vulnerability Details

CVEID: CVE-2017-1137**
DESCRIPTION:** IBM WebSphere Application Server could provide weaker than expected security. A remote attacker could exploit this weakness to obtain sensitive information and gain unauthorized access to the admin console.
CVSS Base Score: 5.9
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/121549 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N)

Affected Products and Versions

The following releases are affected:

ITNCM 6.4.2.0 - 6.4.2.5

Remediation/Fixes

Product

| VRMF| APAR| Remediation/First Fix
—|—|—|—
ITNCM| 6.4.2.5| None| For WebSphere Application Server Traditional V8.5.5.9 - 8.5.5.11, install the relevant interim fix or apply Fix Pack 8.5.5.12 or later, as detailed at
Security Bulletin: Potential security vulnerability in WebSphere Application Server Administrative Console (CVE-2017-1137)

Workarounds and Mitigations

None