Security Bulletin: IBM Security SiteProtector System can be affected by a vulnerability in the IBM Eclipse Help System (IEHS) (CVE-2013-0467)

Abstract

IBM Security SiteProtector System can be affected by a vulnerability in the IBM Eclipse Help System (IEHS). This vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to obtain the source code of the Help System.

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VULNERABILITY DETAILS:

CVEID:CVE-2013-0467
DESCRIPTION:
IBM Security SiteProtector System’s internal Help System contains a vulnerability that could allow disclosure of the source code of the help system.

The attack does not require specialized knowledge or techniques, but does require single instance authentication and network access. An exploit could impact the confidentiality of information, but the integrity of data and the availability of the system are not compromised.

CVSS Base Score: 4
CVSS Temporal Score: See <https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/81102&gt; for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:N)

AFFECTED PRODUCTS AND VERSIONS:

IBM Security SiteProtector System: 2.8.1 and 2.9

REMEDIATION:

Apply the appropriate DataBase Service Pack (DBSP)

For IBM Security SiteProtector System 2.8.1: apply DBSP 9.23

For IBM Security SiteProtector System 2.9: apply DBSP 2.9.0.13

Workaround(s) & Mitigation(s):
None

REFERENCES:

• Complete CVSS Guide
• On-line Calculator V2_ _
• CVE-2013-0467
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/81102

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

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
None

CHANGE HISTORY
22 August 2013: Original Copy Published

_*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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