Security Bulletin: Security vulnerability is identified in Apache POI server where Rational Asset Manager is deployed (CVE-2019-12415)

Summary

The Apache POI that is bundled along with Rational Asset Manager has a potential security vulnerability, which could be exploited by a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information. Respective security vulnerabilities are discussed in detail in the subsequent sections.

Vulnerability Details

CVEID:CVE-2019-12415
**DESCRIPTION:**Apache POI could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by an XML external entity (XXE) error when processing XML data by tool XSSFExportToXml. By sending a specially-crafted document, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information.
CVSS Base score: 5.3
CVSS Temporal Score: See: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/170015 for the current score.
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N)

Affected Products and Versions

Remediation/Fixes

You must upgrade to the Rational Asset Manager 7.5.4.3 interim fix or Download the iFix specified in the following table and apply it.

Workarounds and Mitigations

None