Security Bulletin: TM1 Java Untrusted data (XML)Vulnerability (CVE-2013-2461)

Summary

An unspecified vulnerability in Java to the Java Runtime Environment Libraries component.

Vulnerability Details

VULNERABILITY DETAILS:

CVEID:CVE-2013-2461

**DESCRIPTION:**An unspecified vulnerability in Java to the Java Runtime Environment Libraries component.

The products listed below have been determined to contain service APIs that allow content to be passed onto the affected APIs in Java. Attack vectors can take advantage of this exploit, which can effectively result in a hanging Java process.

The attack does require authentication, but may be exploited remotely, but some degree of specialized knowledge and techniques are required. An exploit would not impact the confidentiality of information or data integrity but the availability of the system could be compromised.

CVSS Base Score: 7.5
CVSS Temporal Score: See _ _https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/85042for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)

AFFECTED PRODUCTS AND VERSIONS:
Cognos TM1 10.1.0
Cognos TM1 10.1.1
Cognos TM1 10.2

REMEDIATION:
Users hosting Cognos TM1 Application services are strongly encouraged to upgrade to the appropriate updater kits and or refresh packs as described here.

Workaround(s):
None

Mitigation(s):
None

REFERENCES:

• CVE-2013-2461
• _X-Force Vulnerability Database _https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/85042

RELATED INFORMATION:
Java API Documentation Updater Tool

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
None