There is a potential spoofing attack in WebSphere Application Server using Form Login when using Java SE 6 which affects IBM Spectrum Control (formerly Tivoli Storage Productivity Center). This does not occur when using other versions of the Java SE.
CVEID: CVE-2018-1695 DESCRIPTION: IBM WebSphere Application Server installations using Form Login could allow a remote attacker to conducts spoofing attacks.
CVSS Base Score: 7.3
CVSS Temporal Score: See <https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/145769> for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L)
Affected Product | Affected Versions |
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IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center | 5.2.0 - 5.2.7.1 |
IBM Spectrum Control | 5.2.8 - 5.2.13 |
The versions listed above apply to all licensed offerings of IBM Spectrum Control.
The solution is to apply an appropriate IBM Spectrum Control fix. Click on the download link and follow the Installation Instructions. The solution should be implemented as soon as practicable.
Starting with 5.2.8, Tivoli Storage Productivity Center has been renamed to IBM Spectrum Control.
Release | First Fixing VRM Level | Link to Fix/Fix Availability Target |
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5.2.x | 5.2.14 | <http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21320822> |
Note: It is always recommended to have a current backup before applying any update procedure.
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