Security Bulletin: IBM Development Package for Apache Spark might create a remote exploitation vector against old Internet Explorer browsers through XSS

Summary

IBM Development Package for Apache Spark addresses the following vulnerability.

The vulnerability is a potential cross-site scripting (XSS) attack on a Web UI client; server-side analytical processing by Apache Spark is not affected and data is not compromised.

Vulnerability Details

CVEID: CVE-2017-7678**
DESCRIPTION:** Apache Spark is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input by the web UI. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using a specially-crafted URL to execute script in a victim’s Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the URL is clicked. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim’s cookie-based authentication credentials.
CVSS Base Score: 6.1
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/128608 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N)

Affected Products and Versions

Affected IBM Development Package for Apache Spark

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Affected Versions

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IBM Development Package for Apache Spark, v1.x| All versions
IBM Development Package for Apache Spark, v2.x| Version 2.0.0.0 - 2.1.1.0

Remediation/Fixes

IBM Development Package for Apache Spark

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Remediated Versions

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IBM Development Package for Apache Spark, v2.x| Version 2.1.1.1, or later

For IBM Development Package for Apache Spark, v1.6.3.1 and earlier versions, IBM recommends upgrading to a fixed, supported version of the product.

Workarounds and Mitigations

Use only modern/latest browsers, such as FireFox or Chrome, when interacting with the Web UI ; or, ensure that any potentially affected Internet Explorer browsers are patched to current standards.

Alternatively, avoid use of the Web UI (Off by default) until you can apply a fixed version.