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JR64420: THE BAS HTTP HOST HEADER CAN BE INJECTED BY AN ATTACKER.

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APAR status

  • Closed as program error.

Error description

  • The BAStudio HTTP Host header can be controlled by an attacker.
This can be exploited using web-cache
poisoning and by abusing alternative channels like password
reset emails.

Local fix

  • N/A

Problem summary

  • Missing the default virtual host for BAStudio might cause host
header injection issue.

PRODUCTS AFFECTED
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation 21.0.1

Problem conclusion

  • This APAR will configure default VH for BAStudio in operator to
avoid host header injection.

Temporary fix

  • Not applicable.

Comments

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APAR Information




    

  • APAR number
    JR64420
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  • Reported component name
    CLOUD PAK FOR A
    • 

  • Reported component ID
    5737I2300
    • 

  • Reported release
    L00
    • 

  • Status
    CLOSED  PER
    • 

  • PE
    NoPE
    • 

  • HIPER
    NoHIPER
    • 

  • Special Attention
    NoSpecatt / Xsystem
    • 

  • Submitted date
    2021-11-29
    • 

  • Closed date
    2021-12-20
    • 

  • Last modified date
    2021-12-20
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  • APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
    

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Fix information


    

  • Fixed component name
    CLOUD PAK FOR A
    • 

  • Fixed component ID
    5737I2300
    • 



Applicable component levels


    








      
              
                            

              

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            Modified date:
            

            11 March 2022
            

            
                      

        


        

        


      

    

  



    

  

  
    
            

          
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