Security Bulletin: Cross-site scripting security vulnerability exists in IBM Eclipse Help System used in IBM Security zSecure Visual (CVE-2013-5449)

Abstract

IBM Security zSecure Visual uses the IBM Eclipse Help System (IEHS) to provide product information center for end users. A cross site scripting vulnerability exists in IEHS.

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VULNERABILITY DETAILS

CVE ID:
CVE-2013-5449

DESCRIPTION:
A remote attacker might exploit this vulnerability using a specially crafted URL to execute a script in a web browser within the security context of the hosting web site after the URL is clicked. An attacker might use this vulnerability to steal the cookie-based authentication credentials for a user.

The attack does not require local network access nor does it require authentication but some specialized knowledge and techniques are required. An exploit would not impact the confidentiality of information or the accessibility of the system but integrity of data could be compromised

CVSS:
CVSS Base Score: 4.3
CVSS Temporal Score: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/88056
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N)

AFFECTED PLATFORMS
IBM Security zSecure Visual 1.12
IBM Security zSecure Visual 1.13.0

REMEDIATION:

Install fix pack FP0004 for zSecure Visual 1.12 and fix pack FP0003 for zSecure
Visual 1.13.0, which have IEHS (IBM Eclipse Help System) upgraded to version
3.6.2.

Vendor Fix(es):

WORKAROUNDS:
No workaround

RELATED INFORMATION:

· CVE-2013-5449
· https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/88056
· Complete CVSS Guide_ _
· X-Force Vulnerability Database
· IBM Secure Engineering Web Portal
· IBM Product Security Incident Response Blog** **

CHANGE HISTORY:

· None

*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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