A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
Possible denial of service. Specially crafted data sent during key exchange could be exploited to consume all available memory resources. (CVE-2016-8858)
Local fix
Turn off SSH
Problem summary
DataPower's SSH component may be vulnerable to a denial of service as reported in CVE-2016-8858. By sending specially crafted data during the key exchange process, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to consume all available memory resources.
Problem conclusion
Fix is available in 7.5.2.2 For a list of the latest fix packs available, please see: http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21237631
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IT18177
Reported component name
DATAPOWER
Reported component ID
DP1234567
Reported release
752
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2016-11-30
Closed date
2017-01-10
Last modified date
2017-01-18
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Fix information
Fixed component name
DATAPOWER
Fixed component ID
DP1234567
Applicable component levels
R752 PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
11 February 2022