Security Bulletin: Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM Java Runtime affect Watson Explorer and Watson Explorer Content Analytics Studio (CVE-2021-35550, CVE-2021-35603)

Security Bulletin

Summary

There are multiple vulnerabilities in IBM® Runtime Environment Java™ Version 8 used by Watson Explorer and Watson Explorer Content Analytics Studio. Watson Explorer and Watson Explorer Content Analytics Studio have addressed the applicable CVEs.

Vulnerability Details

CVEID: CVE-2021-35550
DESCRIPTION: An unspecified vulnerability in Java SE related to the JSSE component could allow an unauthenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information resulting in a high confidentiality impact using unknown attack vectors.
CVSS Base score: 5.9
CVSS Temporal Score: See: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/211627 for the current score.
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N)

CVEID: CVE-2021-35603
DESCRIPTION: An unspecified vulnerability in Java SE related to the JSSE component could allow an unauthenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information resulting in a low confidentiality impact using unknown attack vectors.
CVSS Base score: 3.7
CVSS Temporal Score: See: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/211676 for the current score.
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N)

Affected Products and Versions

Affected Product(s)	Version(s)
IBM Watson Explorer Deep Analytics Edition Foundational Components	12.0.0.0, 12.0.1, 12.0.2.0 - 12.0.2.2, 12.0.3.0 - 12.0.3.9
IBM Watson Explorer Deep Analytics Edition Analytical Components	12.0.0.0, 12.0.1, 12.0.2.0 - 12.0.2.2, 12.0.3.0 - 12.0.3.9
IBM Watson Explorer Deep Analytics Edition oneWEX	12.0.0.0, 12.0.0.1, 12.0.1, 12.0.2.0 - 12.0.2.2, 12.0.3.0 - 12.0.3.9
IBM Watson Explorer Foundational Components	11.0.0.0 - 11.0.0.3, 11.0.1, 11.0.2.0 - 11.0.2.13
IBM Watson Explorer Foundational Components Annotation Administration Console	12.0.0.0, 12.0.1, 12.0.2.0 - 12.0.2.2, 12.0.3.0 - 12.0.3.9
IBM Watson Explorer Foundational Components Annotation Administration Console	11.0.0.0 - 11.0.0.3, 11.0.1, 11.0.2.0 - 11.0.2.13
IBM Watson Explorer Analytical Components	11.0.0.0 - 11.0.0.3, 11.0.1, 11.0.2.0 - 11.0.2.13
IBM Watson Explorer Content Analytics Studio	12.0.0, 12.0.1, 12.0.2, 12.0.3
IBM Watson Explorer Content Analytics Studio	11.0.0.0 - 11.0.0.3, 11.0.1, 11.0.2.0 - 11.0.2.2

Remediation/Fixes

Affected Product	Affected Versions	Required IBM Java Runtime	How to acquire and apply the fix
IBM Watson Explorer DAE Foundational Components	12.0.0.0, 12.0.1, 12.0.2.0 - 12.0.2.2, 12.0.3.0 - 12.0.3.9	JVM 8 SR7 FP5 or later	If you have not already installed, install V12.0.3.9 (see the Fix Pack download document). If you upgrade to Version 12.0.3.9 after you update IBM Java Runtime, your changes are lost and you must repeat the steps. Download the IBM Java Runtime, Version 8 package for your operating system from Fix Central: interim fix 12.0.3.9-WS-WatsonExplorer-DAEFoundational-<OS>-8SR7FP5 or later (for example, 12.0.3.9-WS-WatsonExplorer-DAEFoundational-Linux-8SR7FP5). To apply the fix, follow the steps in Updating IBM Java Runtime.
IBM Watson Explorer DAE Analytical Components	12.0.0.0, 12.0.1, 12.0.2.0 - 12.0.2.2, 12.0.3.0 - 12.0.3.9	JVM 8 SR7 FP5 or later	If you have not already installed, install V12.0.3.9 (see the Fix Pack download document). If you upgrade to Version 12.0.3.9 after you update IBM Java Runtime, your changes are lost and you must repeat the steps. Download the IBM Java Runtime, Version 8 package for your operating system from Fix Central: interim fix 12.0.3.9-WS-WatsonExplorer-DAEAnalytical-<OS>-8SR7FP5 or later (for example, 12.0.3.9-WS-WatsonExplorer-DAEAnalytical-Linux-8SR7FP5). To apply the fix, follow the steps in Updating IBM Java Runtime.
IBM Watson Explorer DAE oneWEX	12.0.0.0, 12.0.0.1, 12.0.1, 12.0.2.0 - 12.0.2.2, 12.0.3.0 - 12.0.3.9	JVM 8 SR7 FP5 or later	If you have not already installed, install V12.0.3.9 (see the Fix Pack download document). If you upgrade to Version 12.0.3.9 after you update IBM Java Runtime, your changes are lost and you must repeat the steps. Download the IBM Java Runtime, Version 8 package for your operating system from Fix Central: interim fix 12.0.3.9-WS-WatsonExplorer-DAEoneWEX-8SR7FP5. To apply the fix, follow the steps in Updating IBM Java Runtime.
IBM Watson Explorer Foundational Components	11.0.0.0 - 11.0.0.3, 11.0.1, 11.0.2.0 - 11.0.2.13	JVM 8 SR7 FP5 or later	If you have not already installed, install V11.0.2 Fix Pack 13 (see the Fix Pack download document). If you upgrade to Version 11.0.2.8 after you update IBM Java Runtime, your changes are lost and you must repeat the steps. Download the IBM Java Runtime, Version 8 package for your edition (Enterprise or Advanced) and operating system from Fix Central: interim fix 11.0.2.13-WS-WatsonExplorer-<Edition>Foundational-<OS>-8SR7FP5 or later (for example, 11.0.2.13-WS-WatsonExplorer-EEFoundational-Linux-8SR7FP5). To apply the fix, follow the steps in Updating IBM Java Runtime.
IBM Watson Explorer Foundational Components Annotation Administration Console	12.0.0.0, 12.0.1, 12.0.2.0 - 12.0.2.2, 12.0.3.0 - 12.0.3.9	JVM 8 SR7 FP5 or later	If you have not already installed, install V12.0.3.9 (see the Fix Pack download document). If you upgrade to Version 12.0.3.9 after you update IBM Java Runtime, your changes are lost and you must repeat the steps. Download the IBM Java Runtime, Version 8 package for your operating system from Fix Central: interim fix 12.0.3.9-WS-WatsonExplorer-DAEFoundationalAAC-<OS>-8SR7FP5 or later (for example, 12.0.3.9-WS-WatsonExplorer-DAEFoundationalAAC-Linux-8SR7FP5). To apply the fix, follow the steps in Updating IBM Java Runtime.
IBM Watson Explorer Foundational Components Annotation Administration Console	11.0.0.0 - 11.0.0.3, 11.0.1, 11.0.2.0 - 11.0.2.13	JVM 8 SR7 FP5 or later	If you have not already installed, install V11.0.2 Fix Pack 13 (see the Fix Pack download document). If you upgrade to Version 11.0.2.13 after you update IBM Java Runtime, your changes are lost and you must repeat the steps. Download the IBM Java Runtime, Version 8 package for your edition (Enterprise or Advanced) and operating system from Fix Central: interim fix 11.0.2.13-WS-WatsonExplorer-<Edition>FoundationalAAC-<OS>-8SR7FP5 or later (for example, 11.0.2.8-WS-WatsonExplorer-EEFoundationalAAC-Linux-8SR7FP5). To apply the fix, follow the steps in Updating IBM Java Runtime.
IBM Watson Explorer Analytical Components	11.0.0.0 - 11.0.0.3, 11.0.1, 11.0.2.0 - 11.0.2.13	JVM 8 SR7 FP5 or later	If you have not already installed, install V11.0.2 Fix Pack 13 (see the Fix Pack download document). If you upgrade to Version 11.0.2.13 after you update IBM Java Runtime, your changes are lost and you must repeat the steps. Download the IBM Java Runtime, Version 8 package for your edition (Enterprise or Advanced) and operating system from Fix Central: interim fix 11.0.2.13-WS-WatsonExplorer-<Edition>Analytical-<OS>-8SR7FP5 or later (for example, 11.0.2.13-WS-WatsonExplorer-EEAnalytical-Linux-8SR7FP5). To apply the fix, follow the steps in Updating IBM Java Runtime.
IBM Watson Explorer Content Analytics Studio	12.0.0, 12.0.1, 12.0.2, 12.0.3	JVM 8 SR7 FP5 or later	If you have not already installed, install Version 12.0.3. For information about Version 12.0.3, and links to the software and release notes, see the download document. If you upgrade to Version 12.0.3 after you update IBM Java Runtime, your changes are lost and you must repeat the steps. Download the IBM Java Runtime, Version 8 package and operating system from Fix Central: interim fix 12.0.3.0-WS-WatsonExplorer-DAEAnalytical-CAStudio-8SR7FP5 or later (for example, 12.0.3.0-WS-WatsonExplorer-AEAnalytical-CAStudio-8SR7FP5, which includes 64-bit version of IBM Java Runtime). To apply the fix, follow the steps in Updating IBM Java Runtime.
IBM Watson Explorer Content Analytics Studio	11.0.0.0 - 11.0.0.3, 11.0.1, 11.0.2.0 - 11.0.2.2	JVM 8 SR7 FP5 or later	If you have not already installed, install Version 11.0.2.2. If you upgrade to Version 11.0.2.2 after you update IBM Java Runtime, your changes are lost and you must repeat the steps. For information about Version 11.0.2, and links to the software and release notes, see the download document. For information about upgrading, see the upgrade procedures.For information about Version 11.0.2.2, see the download document. Download the IBM Java Runtime, Version 8 package and operating system from Fix Central: interim fix 11.0.2.2-WS-WatsonExplorer-AEAnalytical-CAStudio-8SR7FP5 or later (for example, 11.0.2.2-WS-WatsonExplorer-AEAnalytical-CAStudio-8SR7FP5, which includes 64-bit version of IBM Java Runtime). To apply the fix, follow the steps in Updating IBM Java Runtime.

Workarounds and Mitigations

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References

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Acknowledgement

Change History

25 Mar 2022: Initial Publication

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Document Location

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Security Bulletin: Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM Java Runtime affect Watson Explorer and Watson Explorer Content Analytics Studio (CVE-2021-35550, CVE-2021-35603)