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Security Bulletin: Apache Commons Collections library in WebSphere Application Server Knowledge Center is vulnerable in IBM Cloud (CVE-2015-7450)

Security Bulletin


Summary

The Knowledge Center Component used in Version 9 of the WebSphere Application Server needs an updated Apache Commons Collections library.

Vulnerability Details

CVEID:   CVE-2015-7450
DESCRIPTION:   Serialized-object interfaces in certain IBM analytics, business solutions, cognitive, IT infrastructure, and mobile and social products allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted serialized Java object, related to the InvokerTransformer class in the Apache Commons Collections library.
CVSS Base score: 9.8
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)

Affected Products and Versions

This vulnerability affect the following versions and releases of WebSphere Application Server and bundling products.

  • 9.0

Remediation/Fixes

To patch an existing service instance, refer to the IBM WebSphere Application Server bulletin listed below

Please see Updating your environment in the KnowlegeCenter for information on applying service.  

Alternatively, delete the vulnerable service instance and create a new instance.

Workarounds and Mitigations

None

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References

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Change History

10 Dec 2019: 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.

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

Modified date:
20 December 2019

UID

ibm11128543