Fix (APAR):  PI64790

Status:  Fix

Release:  8.5.5.9,8.5.5.8

Operating System:  AIX,HP-UX,IBM i,Linux,Solaris,Windows

Supersedes Fixes:  8.5.5.8: PI58819,PI57265,PI58003,PI49272
8.5.5.9: PI62735

CMVC Defect:  xxxxxx

Byte size of APAR:  2400414

Date: 2016-09-07

Abstract:  Cross-site scripting vulnerability in OpenID Connect client

Description/symptom of problem:  

PI64790 resolves the following problem:

ERROR DESCRIPTION:
Cross-site scripting vulnerability in OpenID Connect client

LOCAL FIX:                                                      

PROBLEM SUMMARY:
IBM WebSphere Application Server - Liberty is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.

PROBLEM CONCLUSION:
Data received by Liberty OpenID Connect clients is now appropriately sanitized before being used in order to protect against cross-site scripting attacks.



Directions to apply fix:  Fix applies to Editions:
Release 8.5
__ Application Server (Express or BASE)
__ Network Deployment (ND)
 X Liberty Core
__ Edge Components
__ Developer

Install Fix to all WebSphere installations unless special instructions are included below.

Special Instructions: None

NOTE:
The user must:
* Logged in with the same authority level when unpacking a fix, fix pack or refresh pack.
* Be at V1.4.3 or newer of the Installation Manager. Certain iFixes may require a newer version of the Installation Manager and the Installation Manager will inform you during the installation process if a newer version is required.

The IBM Knowledge Center can provide details, if needed, on the use of the Installation Manager to apply the iFixes.
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/install/v1r4/index.jsp.  Shutdown WebSphere Application Server before applying the iFixes.  Restart WebSphere Application Server after applying the iFixes.







Directions to remove fix:  

The IBM Knowledge Center can provide details, if needed, on the use of the Installation Manager to remove the iFixes.
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/install/v1r4/index.jsp.  Shutdown WebSphere Application Server before removing the iFixes.  Restart WebSphere Application Server after removing the iFixes.







Directions to re-apply fix:  
1) Shutdown WebSphere Application Server.

2) Follow the Fix instructions to apply the fix.

3) Restart WebSphere Application Server.









Additional Information: