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Security Bulletin
Summary
A security vulnerability in IBM FileNet Content Manager and Case Foundation, in some case, could contain user information in the log when Process Orchestration Web Services is invoked.
Vulnerability Details
CVEID: CVE-2019-4572
DESCRIPTION: IBM FileNet Content Manager in specific configurations, could log the web service user credentials into a log file that could be accessed by an administrator on the local machine.
CVSS Base Score: 4.1
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/166798 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N)
DESCRIPTION: IBM FileNet Content Manager in specific configurations, could log the web service user credentials into a log file that could be accessed by an administrator on the local machine.
CVSS Base Score: 4.1
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/166798 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N)
Affected Products and Versions
FileNet Content Manager and Case Foundation 5.5.2, 5.5.3.
This security vulnerability only exists in 5.5.2.0-P8CPE-IF001, 5.5.2.0-P8CPE-IF002 and 5.5.3.0-P8CPE (GA).
This security vulnerability only exists in 5.5.2.0-P8CPE-IF001, 5.5.2.0-P8CPE-IF002 and 5.5.3.0-P8CPE (GA).
Remediation/Fixes
To resolve these vulnerabilities, install one of the patch sets listed below.
| Product | VRMF | APAR | Remediation/First Fix |
| FileNet Content Manager |
5.5.2
5.5.3
|
PJ45882 PJ45882 |
5.5.2.0-P8CPE-IF003 - 10/9/2019 |
Workarounds and Mitigations
Stop use of Process Engine (PE) Process Orchestration's advanced "Partner Links function".
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References
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Change History
Initial Release: 10 October 2019
*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 Security Bulletin.
Disclaimer
Review the IBM security bulletin disclaimer and definitions regarding your responsibilities for assessing potential impact of security vulnerabilities to your environment.
Document Location
Worldwide
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Document Information
More support for:
FileNet Content Manager
Software version:
5.5.2, 5.5.3
Operating system(s):
AIX, Linux, Linux on IBM Z Systems, Windows
Document number:
1072042
Modified date:
10 October 2019
UID
ibm11072042
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