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Security Bulletin: Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM Java SDK affects Rational Developer for System z (CVE-2018-2783 and CVE-2018-2814)
Security Bulletin
Summary
There are multiple vulnerabilities in IBM® SDK Java™ Technology Edition that is used by Rational Developer for System z. These issues were disclosed as part of the IBM Java SDK updates in April 2018.
Vulnerability Details
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If you run your own Java code using the IBM Java Runtime delivered with this product, you should evaluate your code to determine whether the complete list of vulnerabilities are applicable to your code. For a complete list of vulnerabilities please refer to the Reference section for more information.
CVEID: CVE-2018-2814
DESCRIPTION: An unspecified vulnerability related to the Java SE VM component could allow an unauthenticated attacker to take control of the system.
CVSS Base Score: 8.3
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/141970 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)
CVEID: CVE-2018-2783
DESCRIPTION: An unspecified vulnerability related to the Java SE Security component could allow an unauthenticated attacker to cause high confidentiality impact, high integrity impact, and no availability impact.
CVSS Base Score: 7.4
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/141939 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)
Affected Products and Versions
| Principal Product and Version(s) |
| - Rational Developer for System z, versions 9.0.0.0 to 9.0.1.6 - Rational Developer for System z, versions 9.1.0.0 to 9.1.1.7 - Rational Developer for System z, versions 9.5.0.0 to 9.5.1.7 |
Remediation/Fixes
IBM has provided patches for all affected versions.
Follow the installation instructions in the README files included with the patch.
The fix can be obtained at the following locations:
- Rational Developer for System z Fix Pack 7 (9.0.1.7) for 9.0.0.0 to 9.0.1.6
- Rational Developer for System z Fix Pack 8 (9.1.1.8) for 9.1.0.0 to 9.1.1.7
- Rational Developer for System z Fix Pack 8 (9.5.1.8) for 9.5.0.0 to 9.5.1.7
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Important Note
IBM strongly suggests that all System z customers be subscribed to the System z Security Portal to receive the latest critical System z security and integrity service. If you are not subscribed, see the instructions on the System z Security web site. Security and integrity APARs and associated fixes will be posted to this portal. IBM suggests reviewing the CVSS scores and applying all security or integrity fixes as soon as possible to minimize any potential risk.