IBMCF2E323EE42E18BA782F3E3D09F56B8650B9D01A2E6F668CA437C803F52ACD29Security Bulletin: Potential WebSphere Application Server weakness in security affects IBM Spectrum Control (formerly Tivoli Storage Productivity Center) (CVE-2018-1996)
5.3 Medium
CVSS3
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality Impact
HIGH
Integrity Impact
NONE
Availability Impact
NONE
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
3.5 Low
CVSS2
Access Vector
NETWORK
Access Complexity
MEDIUM
Authentication
SINGLE
Confidentiality Impact
PARTIAL
Integrity Impact
NONE
Availability Impact
NONE
AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:N
0.001 Low
EPSS
Percentile
39.3%
Summary
There is a potential for weaker than expected security in WebSphere Application Server which affects IBM Spectrum Control (formerly Tivoli Storage Productivity Center).
Vulnerability Details
CVEID: CVE-2018-1996 DESCRIPTION: IBM WebSphere Application Server could provide weaker than expected security, caused by the improper TLS configuration. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques.
CVSS Base Score: 5.3
CVSS Temporal Score: See <https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/154650> for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N)
Affected Products and Versions
| Affected Product | Affected Versions |
|---|---|
| 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.
Note that 5.3 versions of IBM Spectrum Control are not affected.
Remediation/Fixes
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
Workarounds and Mitigations
None.
Related
5.3 Medium
CVSS3
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality Impact
HIGH
Integrity Impact
NONE
Availability Impact
NONE
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
3.5 Low
CVSS2
Access Vector
NETWORK
Access Complexity
MEDIUM
Authentication
SINGLE
Confidentiality Impact
PARTIAL
Integrity Impact
NONE
Availability Impact
NONE
AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:N
0.001 Low
EPSS
Percentile
39.3%