Fix (APAR):  PI54459

Status:  Fix

Release:  8.5.5.9

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

Supersedes Fixes:  PI57951,PI63929,PI58875,PI56833,PI67093,PI61090,PI62375,PI61091

CMVC Defect:  xxxxxx

Byte size of APAR:  2370463

Date: 2016-09-15

Abstract:  Information Disclosure Vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty CVE-2016-0378.

Description/symptom of problem:  


PI54459 resolves the following problem:

ERROR DESCRIPTION:
Information Disclosure Vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty CVE-2016-0378.

LOCAL FIX:                                                      

PROBLEM SUMMARY:
Information Disclosure Vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty CVE-2016-0378.

PROBLEM CONCLUSION:
Information Disclosure Vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty CVE-2016-0378.

The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in fix
pack 16.0.0.3.  Please refer to the Recommended Updates page for
delivery information:                                           
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg27004980 




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 Certain iFixes may require a newer version of the Installation Manager and the Installation Manager will inform you during the installation process if a newer version is required.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: