Security Bulletin: Multiple vulnerabilities in Apache Batik affect Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus WebGUI (CVE-2017-5662, CVE-2018-8013, CVE-2015-0250, CVE-2019-17566)

Security Bulletin

Summary

Fix is available for vulnerabilities in Apache Batik affecting Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus WebGUI (CVE-2017-5662, CVE-2018-8013, CVE-2015-0250, CVE-2019-17566).

Vulnerability Details

CVEID: CVE-2019-17566
DESCRIPTION: Apache Batik is vulnerable to server-side request forgery, caused by improper input validation by the "xlink:href" attributes. By using a specially-crafted argument, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the underlying server to make arbitrary GET requests.
CVSS Base score: 7.5
CVSS Temporal Score: See: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/183402 for the current score.
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N)

CVEID: CVE-2017-5662
DESCRIPTION: Apache Batik could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by an XML external entity (XXE) error when processing XML data. By using a specially-crafted SVG file, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information or possibly cause a denial of service.
CVSS Base score: 6.5
CVSS Temporal Score: See: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/125198 for the current score.
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L)

CVEID: CVE-2018-8013
DESCRIPTION: Apache Batik could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by an error when deserializing subclass of `AbstractDocument`. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to reveal files and obtain sensitive information.
CVSS Base score: 5.3
CVSS Temporal Score: See: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/143678 for the current score.
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N)

CVEID: CVE-2015-0250
DESCRIPTION: Apache Batik could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information. By persuading a victim to open a specially-crafted SVG file, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to reveal files and obtain sensitive information.
CVSS Base score: 4.3
CVSS Temporal Score: See: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/101614 for the current score.
CVSS Vector: (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N)

Affected Products and Versions

Affected Product(s)	Version(s)
IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus_GUI	8.1.x

Remediation/Fixes

Product	VRMF	APAR	Remediation/First Fix
Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus WebGUI	8.1.0	IJ29150	Apply Fix Pack 21 (Fix Pack for WebGUI 8.1.0 Fix Pack 21)

Workarounds and Mitigations

None

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References

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Acknowledgement

Change History

15 Dec 2020: Initial Publication

*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 Location

Worldwide

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Security Bulletin: Multiple vulnerabilities in Apache Batik affect Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus WebGUI (CVE-2017-5662, CVE-2018-8013, CVE-2015-0250, CVE-2019-17566)