Security Bulletin
Summary
FileNet Deployment Manager external DTD security vulnerability.
Vulnerability Details
CVEID:
CVE-2018-1844
DESCRIPTION: IBM Case Manager is vulnerable to a XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources.
CVSS Base Score: 7.1
CVSS Temporal Score: See
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/150904
for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:L)
Affected Products and Versions
FileNet Content Manager 5.2.1, 5.5.0
Remediation/Fixes
To resolve these vulnerabilities, install one of the releases listed below.
Product | VRMF | APAR | Remediation/First Fix |
FileNet Content Manager |
5.2.1 |
PJ45146
PJ45146 |
5.2.1.7-P8CPE-IF004
- 10/8/2018 |
In the above table, the APAR links will provide more information about the fix.
Workarounds and Mitigations
Do not run FileNet Deployment Manager or upgrade to 5.2.1.7-P8CPE-IF004 or 5.5.0.0-P8CPE-IF003.
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References
See BPM Security Bulletin# 0734193
Change History
8 October, 2018 Initial Bulletin Release
9 January, 2019, Updated for 5.5.0.0 release
*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.
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Document Information
Modified date:
09 January 2019
UID
ibm10732755