Security Bulletin: A security vulnerability has been identified in IBM WebSphere Application Server shipped with IBM Rational ClearQuest (CVE-2015-1946)

Summary

IBM WebSphere Application Server is shipped as a component of IBM Rational ClearQuest. Information about a security vulnerability affecting IBM WebSphere Application Server has been published in a security bulletin.

Vulnerability Details

Please consult the Security Bulletin: Multiple Security Vulnerabilities fixed in IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5.5.6 for vulnerability details and information about fixes.

Affected Products and Versions

IBM Rational ClearQuest, CQ Web Server, FTS Server, report luncher component.

Versions 8.0.0.x, 8.0.1.x

Versions 7.1.x.x

Remediation/Fixes

Review the security bulletin referenced above and apply the relevant fixes to your WAS installation used for ClearQuest.

Affected Versions

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** Applying the fix**

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7.1.0.x, 7.1.1.x, and 7.1.2.x| Document 1390803 explains how to update WebSphere Application Server for ClearQuest CM Servers at release 7.1.x. Consult those instructions when applying the fix.
8.0.0.x
8.0.1.x| Apply the appropriate WebSphere Application Server fix directly to your ClearQuest server host. No ClearQuest-specific steps are necessary.