Security Bulletin
Summary
There is a potential bypass security vulnerability in WebSphere Application Server Version 8.0 and higher with Virtual Member Manager (VMM).
Vulnerability Details
CVEID: CVE-2014-3070
Description: WebSphere Application Server could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions caused by improper account creation with the Virtual Member Manager SPI Admin Task addFileRegistryAccount.
CVSS:
CVSS Base Score: 5.0
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/93777 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N)
Affected Products and Versions
This problem affects WebSphere Application Server Version 8.0, 8.5 and 8.5.5
Remediation/Fixes
Apply a Fix Pack, PTF or Interim Fix containing PI16765 as determined below:
For IBM WebSphere Application Server and IBM WebSphere Application Server Hypervisor Edition :
Download and apply the interim fix APARs below, for your appropriate release:
For V8.5.5.0 through 8.5.5.2:
- Apply Interim Fix PI16765
- Apply Fix Pack 8.5.5.3 or later.
For V8.0.0.6 through 8.0.0.9:
- Apply Interim Fix PI16765
- Apply Fix Pack 8.0.0.10 or later.
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References
Change History
23 June 2014: original document published
*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.
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Document Information
Modified date:
15 June 2018
UID
swg21676222