Security Bulletin: Weak Cipher available in IBM API Connect (CVE-2015-2808)

Summary

A weak cipher is available for TLS and SSL connections used by IBM API Connect…

Vulnerability Details

CVEID: CVE-2015-2808**
DESCRIPTION:** The RC4 algorithm, as used in the TLS protocol and SSL protocol, could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to remotely expose account credentials without requiring an active man-in-the-middle session. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to retrieve sensitive information. This vulnerability is commonly referred to as “Bar Mitzvah Attack”.
CVSS Base Score: 5
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/101851 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N)

Affected Products and Versions

IBM API Connect V5.0.0.0 - V5.0.6.1

Remediation/Fixes

The issue is resolved by APAR LI79525 in IBM API Connect V5.0.6.2

Workarounds and Mitigations

None