A security alert issued for IBM WebSphere Application Server has received an update from the BSI. You can find out how affected users should behave here.
The Federal Office for Security in Information Technology (BSI) published a security advisory for IBM WebSphere Application Server on April 16, 2024. Several vulnerabilities have been discovered in the application of this software that can be exploited by attackers. The vulnerability affects the operating systems Linux, MacOS X and Windows as well as the products IBM WebSphere Service Registry and Repository, IBM Rational ClearQuest, IBM WebSphere Application Server, IBM Business Automation Workflow and IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager. This warning was last updated on April 25, 2024.
The latest manufacturer recommendations regarding updates, workarounds and security patches for this vulnerability can be found here: IBM Security Bulletin (As of April 26, 2024). Other useful links are listed later in this article.
Multiple vulnerabilities reported for IBM WebSphere Application Server – Risk: Medium
Risk level: 3 (medium)
CVSS Base Score: 7,0
CVSS Temporal Score: 6,1
Remoteangriff: Ja
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) is used to assess the vulnerability of computer systems. The CVSS standard makes it possible to compare potential or actual security vulnerabilities based on various metrics in order to create a priority list for taking countermeasures. The attributes “none”, “low”, “medium”, “high” and “critical” are used to determine the severity levels of a vulnerability. The Base Score evaluates the requirements for an attack (including authentication, complexity, privileges, user interaction) and its consequences. With the temporal score, framework conditions that can change over time are taken into account in the evaluation. According to the CVSS, the risk of the vulnerability discussed here is assessed as “medium” with a base score of 7.0.
IBM WebSphere Application Server Bug: Summary of reported vulnerabilities
IBM WebSphere Application Server is a J2EE application server.
An attacker from the adjacent network or a remote anonymous attacker could exploit several vulnerabilities in IBM WebSphere Application Server to bypass security measures, cause a denial of service, and disclose sensitive information.
The vulnerabilities were classified using the CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) referencing system using the individual serial numbers CVE-2024-22329 and CVE-2024-22354.
Systems affected by the security gap at a glance
Operating systems
Linux, MacOS X, Windows
Products
IBM WebSphere Service Registry and Repository 8.5 (cpe:/a:ibm:websphere_service_registry_and_repository)
IBM Rational ClearQuest (cpe:/a:ibm:rational_clearquest)
IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5 (cpe:/a:ibm:websphere_application_server)
IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0 (cpe:/a:ibm:websphere_application_server)
IBM Business Automation Workflow (cpe:/a:ibm:business_automation_workflow)
IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager (cpe:/a:ibm:tivoli_key_lifecycle_manager)
IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty
General measures for dealing with IT security gaps
Users of the affected applications should keep them up to date. When security gaps become known, manufacturers are required to fix them as quickly as possible by developing a patch or a workaround. If security patches are available, install them promptly. For information, consult the sources listed in the next section. These often contain further information about the latest version of the software in question as well as the availability of security patches or information about workarounds. If you have any further questions or uncertainties, please contact your responsible administrator. IT security managers should regularly check when the IT security warning Affected manufacturers provide a new security update.
Sources of updates, patches and workarounds
Here you will find further links with information about bug reports, security fixes and workarounds.
IBM Security Bulletin vom 2024-04-26 (25.04.2024)
For more information, see:
IBM Security Bulletin 7149055 vom 2024-04-22 (22.04.2024)
For more information, see:
IBM Security Bulletin 7148976 vom 2024-04-22 (21.04.2024)
For more information, see:
IBM Security Bulletin 7148974 vom 2024-04-22 (21.04.2024)
For more information, see:
IBM Security Bulletin 7148751 vom 2024-04-19 (18.04.2024)
For more information, see:
IBM Security Bulletin 7148501 vom 2024-04-17 (17.04.2024)
For more information, see:
IBM Security Bulletin vom 2024-04-16 (16.04.2024)
For more information, see:
IBM Security Bulletin vom 2024-04-16 (16.04.2024)
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Version history of this security alert
This is the 6th version of this IT security advisory for IBM WebSphere Application Server. This text will be updated as further updates are announced. You can see the changes made using the version history below.
April 16, 2024 – Initial version
April 17, 2024 – New updates from IBM added
April 18, 2024 – New updates from IBM added
April 21, 2024 – New updates from IBM added
April 22, 2024 – New updates from IBM added
April 25, 2024 – New updates from IBM added
+++ Editorial note: This text was generated based on current BSI data and will be updated in a data-driven manner depending on the warning situation. We accept feedback and comments at [email protected]. +++
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