Security Bulletin: A security vulnerability in WebSphere Application Server might affect IBM Business Process Manager (CVE-2017-1151)

Summary

WebSphere Application Server is shipped as a component of IBM Business Process Manager (BPM). Information about a security vulnerability affecting IBM WebSphere Application Server Traditional have been published in a security bulletin.

The affected component is only available in case optional support for OpenID Connect has been configured.

Vulnerability Details

Please consult the Security Bulletin: Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in WebSphere Application Server (CVE-2017-1151) for vulnerability details and information about fixes.

Affected Products and Versions

- IBM Business Process Manager V8.0.0.0 through V8.0.1.3

- IBM Business Process Manager V8.5.0.0 through V8.5.0.2

- IBM Business Process Manager V8.5.5.0

- IBM Business Process Manager V8.5.6.0 through V8.5.6.0 CF2

- IBM Business Process Manager V8.5.7.0 through V8.5.7.0 Cumulative Fix 2017.03

Note that 8.5.7.0 Cumulative Fix 2017.03 cannot automatically install interim fixes for the base Application Server. It is important to follow the complete installation instructions and to manually ensure that recommended security fixes are installed.

Workarounds and Mitigations

None