Security Bulletin
Summary
Buffer overflows are possible in IBM Rational ClearCase, which could lead to privilege escalation on a VOB or view server host or a CCRC WAN server.
Vulnerability Details
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CVE ID: CVE-2014-0829
Description:
Buffer overflows are possible in IBM Rational ClearCase, which could lead to privilege escalation on a VOB or view server host or a CCRC WAN server. They could lead to remote code execution as root on a UNIX or Linux VOB or view server, and remote code execution as a logged-in user on a CCRC WAN server.
CVSS Base Score: 6.0
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/90568 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P)
Affected Products and Versions
IBM Rational ClearCase versions 7.0.0, 7.0.1 (all fix packs), 7.1.1 (all fix packs), 7.1.2 through 7.1.2.12, 8.0.0 through 8.0.0.9, and 8.0.1 through 8.0.1.2
Remediation/Fixes
The solution is to upgrade to a newer fix pack of ClearCase. Please see below for information on the fixes available.
Fixes:
- Rational ClearCase Fix Pack 3 (8.0.1.3) for 8.0.1
- Rational ClearCase Fix Pack 10 (8.0.0.10) for 8.0
- Rational ClearCase Fix Pack 13 (7.1.2.13) for 7.1.2
- Systems running 7.1.0, 7.1.1: upgrade to Rational ClearCase Fix Pack 13 (7.1.2.13) for 7.1.2.
Note: 7.1.2.13 inter-operates with all 7.1.1.x systems, and can be installed in the same way as 7.1.1.x fix packs.
For the 7.0.0 and 7.0.1 releases of IBM Rational ClearCase, contact IBM support for additional details on the fix.
Workarounds and Mitigations
For CCRC WAN Server: disable interactive triggers in your VOBs until you have applied a fix.
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References
Acknowledgement
None
Change History
* 19 March 2014: Original copy 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.
Disclaimer
Review the IBM security bulletin disclaimer and definitions regarding your responsibilities for assessing potential impact of security vulnerabilities to your environment.
Internal Use Only
For 7.0.x systems, contact IBM Rational support for a custom fix. Development will produce the fix on an as requested basis.
Only customers with Support Extensions for 7.0.x are entitled to receive a fix.
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Document Information
Modified date:
10 July 2018
UID
swg21662086