Security Bulletin: Vulnerability in IBM Java Runtime affects Watson Explorer and Watson Explorer Content Analytics Studio (CVE-2021-35578)

Summary

There is a vulnerability in IBM® Runtime Environment Java™ Version 8 used by Watson Explorer and Watson Explorer Content Analytics Studio. Watson Explorer and Watson Explorer Content Analytics Studio have addressed the applicable CVE.

Vulnerability Details

CVEID:CVE-2021-35578
**DESCRIPTION:**An unspecified vulnerability in Java SE related to the JSSE 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/211654 for the current score.
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L)

Affected Products and Versions

Remediation/Fixes

1. If you have not already installed, install V12.0.3.9 (see the Fix Pack download document). If you upgrade to Version 12.0.3.9 after you update IBM Java Runtime, your changes are lost and you must repeat the steps.

2. Download the IBM Java Runtime, Version 8 package for your operating system from Fix Central: interim fix 12.0.3.9-WS-WatsonExplorer-DAEFoundational-<OS>-8SR7FP5 or later (for example, 12.0.3.9-WS-WatsonExplorer-DAEFoundational-Linux-8SR7FP5).

3. To apply the fix, follow the steps in Updating IBM Java Runtime.
   IBM Watson Explorer DAE
   Analytical Components| 12.0.0.0, 12.0.1, 12.0.2.0 - 12.0.2.2, 12.0.3.0 - 12.0.3.9| JVM 8 SR7 FP0 or later|

4. If you have not already installed, install V12.0.3.9 (see the Fix Pack download document). If you upgrade to Version 12.0.3.9 after you update IBM Java Runtime, your changes are lost and you must repeat the steps.

5. Download the IBM Java Runtime, Version 8 package for your operating system from Fix Central: interim fix 12.0.3.9-WS-WatsonExplorer-DAEAnalytical-<OS>-8SR7FP5 or later (for example, 12.0.3.9-WS-WatsonExplorer-DAEAnalytical-Linux-8SR7FP5).

6. To apply the fix, follow the steps in Updating IBM Java Runtime.
   IBM Watson Explorer DAE
   oneWEX| 12.0.0.0, 12.0.0.1, 12.0.1, 12.0.2.0 - 12.0.2.2, 12.0.3.0 - 12.0.3.9| JVM 8 SR7 FP0 or later|

7. If you have not already installed, install V12.0.3.9 (see the Fix Pack download document). If you upgrade to Version 12.0.3.9 after you update IBM Java Runtime, your changes are lost and you must repeat the steps.

8. Download the IBM Java Runtime, Version 8 package for your operating system from Fix Central: interim fix 12.0.3.9-WS-WatsonExplorer-DAEoneWEX-8SR7FP5.

9. To apply the fix, follow the steps in Updating IBM Java Runtime.
   IBM Watson Explorer
   Foundational Components| 11.0.0.0 - 11.0.0.3,
   11.0.1,
   11.0.2.0 -
   11.0.2.13| JVM 8 SR7 FP0 or later|

10. If you have not already installed, install V11.0.2 Fix Pack 13 (see the Fix Pack download document). If you upgrade to Version 11.0.2.8 after you update IBM Java Runtime, your changes are lost and you must repeat the steps.

11. Download the IBM Java Runtime, Version 8 package for your edition (Enterprise or Advanced) and operating system from Fix Central: interim fix 11.0.2.13-WS-WatsonExplorer-<Edition>Foundational-<OS>-8SR7FP5 or later (for example, 11.0.2.13-WS-WatsonExplorer-EEFoundational-Linux-8SR7FP5).

12. To apply the fix, follow the steps in Updating IBM Java Runtime.
    IBM Watson Explorer Foundational Components Annotation Administration Console|

12.0.0.0, 12.0.1, 12.0.2.0 - 12.0.2.2, 12.0.3.0 - 12.0.3.9

| JVM 8 SR7 FP0 or later|

1. If you have not already installed, install V12.0.3.9 (see the Fix Pack download document). If you upgrade to Version 12.0.3.9 after you update IBM Java Runtime, your changes are lost and you must repeat the steps.

2. Download the IBM Java Runtime, Version 8 package for your operating system from Fix Central: interim fix 12.0.3.9-WS-WatsonExplorer-DAEFoundationalAAC-<OS>-8SR7FP5 or later (for example, 12.0.3.9-WS-WatsonExplorer-DAEFoundationalAAC-Linux-8SR7FP5).

3. To apply the fix, follow the steps in Updating IBM Java Runtime.
   IBM Watson Explorer Foundational Components Annotation Administration Console| 11.0.0.0 - 11.0.0.3,
   11.0.1,
   11.0.2.0 -
   11.0.2.13| JVM 8 SR7 FP0 or later|

4. If you have not already installed, install V11.0.2 Fix Pack 13 (see the Fix Pack download document). If you upgrade to Version 11.0.2.13 after you update IBM Java Runtime, your changes are lost and you must repeat the steps.

5. Download the IBM Java Runtime, Version 8 package for your edition (Enterprise or Advanced) and operating system from Fix Central: interim fix 11.0.2.13-WS-WatsonExplorer-<Edition>FoundationalAAC-<OS>-8SR7FP5 or later (for example, 11.0.2.8-WS-WatsonExplorer-EEFoundationalAAC-Linux-8SR7FP5).

6. To apply the fix, follow the steps in Updating IBM Java Runtime.
   IBM Watson Explorer Analytical Components| 11.0.0.0 - 11.0.0.3,
   11.0.1,
   11.0.2.0 -
   11.0.2.13| JVM 8 SR7 FP0 or later|

7. If you have not already installed, install V11.0.2 Fix Pack 13 (see the Fix Pack download document). If you upgrade to Version 11.0.2.13 after you update IBM Java Runtime, your changes are lost and you must repeat the steps.

8. Download the IBM Java Runtime, Version 8 package for your edition (Enterprise or Advanced) and operating system from Fix Central: interim fix 11.0.2.13-WS-WatsonExplorer-<Edition>Analytical-<OS>-8SR7FP5 or later (for example, 11.0.2.13-WS-WatsonExplorer-EEAnalytical-Linux-8SR7FP5).

9. To apply the fix, follow the steps in Updating IBM Java Runtime.
   IBM Watson Explorer Content Analytics Studio| 12.0.0, 12.0.1, 12.0.2, 12.0.3| JVM 8 SR7 FP0 or later|

10. If you have not already installed, install Version 12.0.3. For information about Version 12.0.3, and links to the software and release notes, see the download document. If you upgrade to Version 12.0.3 after you update IBM Java Runtime, your changes are lost and you must repeat the steps.

11. Download the IBM Java Runtime, Version 8 package and operating system from Fix Central: interim fix 12.0.3.0-WS-WatsonExplorer-DAEAnalytical-CAStudio-8SR7FP5 or later (for example, 12.0.3.0-WS-WatsonExplorer-AEAnalytical-CAStudio-8SR7FP5, which includes 64-bit version of IBM Java Runtime).

12. To apply the fix, follow the steps in Updating IBM Java Runtime.
    IBM Watson Explorer Content Analytics Studio|

11.0.0.0 - 11.0.0.3,
11.0.1, 11.0.2.0 - 11.0.2.2

| JVM 8 SR7 FP0 or later|

1. If you have not already installed, install Version 11.0.2.2. If you upgrade to Version 11.0.2.2 after you update IBM Java Runtime, your changes are lost and you must repeat the steps.

* For information about Version 11.0.2, and links to the software and release notes, see the [download document](<http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24042893>).
* For information about upgrading, see the [upgrade procedures](<http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27049072>).For information about Version 11.0.2.2, see the [download document](<http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24044331>).

2. Download the IBM Java Runtime, Version 8 package and operating system from Fix Central: interim fix 11.0.2.2-WS-WatsonExplorer-AEAnalytical-CAStudio-8SR7FP5 or later (for example, 11.0.2.2-WS-WatsonExplorer-AEAnalytical-CAStudio-8SR7FP5, which includes 64-bit version of IBM Java Runtime).
3. To apply the fix, follow the steps in Updating IBM Java Runtime.

Workarounds and Mitigations

None