Security Bulletin: IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty, which is bundled in IBM WebSphere Hybrid Edition, is vulnerable to an Information Disclosure (CVE-2022-22310)

Summary

IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty, which is bundled in IBM WebSphere Hybrid Edition, is vulnerable to an Information Disclosure (CVE-2022-22310). The IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty could provide weaker than expected security. A remote attacker could exploit this weakness to obtain sensitive information and gain unauthorized access to JAX-WS applications.

Vulnerability Details

Refer to the security bulletin(s) listed in the Remediation/Fixes section

Affected Products and Versions

IBM WebSphere Hybrid Edition

• 5.1
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IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty

• 21.0.0.10 - 21.0.0.12

Remediation/Fixes

Recommended solution is found in the IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty Security Bulletin: Security Bulletin: IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty is vulnerable to an Information Disclosure (CVE-2022-22310), and is also included here:

IBM strongly recommends addressing the vulnerability now by applying a currently available interim fix or fix pack that contains the APAR.

For WebSphere Application Server Liberty 21.0.0.10 - 21.0.0.12 using the jaxws-2.2 feature:

· Upgrade to minimal fix pack levels as required by interim fix and then apply Interim Fix PH42074
--OR–
· Apply Liberty Fix Pack 22.0.0.1 or later (targeted availability 1Q2022).

Additional interim fixes may be available and linked off the interim fix download page.

Workarounds and Mitigations

None