Security Bulletin
Summary
In certain configurations, a security vulnerability exists in WebSphere eXtreme Scale Client, the client that is used with WebSphere eXtreme Scale and WebSphere DataPower XC10 Appliance. WebSphere eXtreme Scale Client might allow cached HTTP session data of one user to be accessed by a different user when both users access the same web container.
Vulnerability Details
CVEID: CVE-2013-6734
DESCRIPTION:
In certain configurations, a security vulnerability in the WebSphere eXtreme Scale Client might allow the cached HTTP session data of one user to be accessed by a different user when both users access the same web container.
CVSS Base Score: 3.5
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/89397 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:N)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
None.
*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 Flash.
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Affected Products and Versions
WebSphere eXtreme Scale V7.1.0
WebSphere eXtreme Scale V7.1.1
WebSphere eXtreme Scale V8.5.0
WebSphere eXtreme Scale V8.6.0
WebSphere DataPower XC10 Appliance V2.1
WebSphere DataPower XC10 Appliance V2.5
Remediation/Fixes
Workarounds and Mitigations
None
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References
Change History
14 February 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.
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Document Information
Modified date:
15 June 2018
UID
swg21664641