Fix (APAR): PH03418 Status: Fix Release: 18.0.0.2,18.0.0.1 Operating System: AIX,HP-UX,IBM i,Linux,OS X,Solaris,Windows,z/OS Supersedes Fixes: CMVC Defect: xxxxxx Byte size of APAR: 2797334 Date: 2018-10-29 Abstract: Code execution vulnerability with OpenID connect in WebSphere Liberty (CVE-2018-1851) Description/symptom of problem: PH03418 resolves the following problem: ERROR DESCRIPTION: Code execution vulnerability with OpenID connect in WebSphere Liberty (CVE-2018-1851) LOCAL FIX: N/A PROBLEM SUMMARY: Confidential for Security Integrity ifix. PROBLEM CONCLUSION: The vulnerability is resolved. The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in fix pack 18.0.0.3. 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: 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 V1.8.5 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 Certain iFixes may require a newer version of the Installation Manager and the Installation Manager will inform you during the installation process if a newer version is required.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 Information Center can provide details, if needed, on the use of the Installation Manager to apply the iFixes. http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSDV2W_1.8.5/com.ibm.cic.agent.ui.doc/helpindex_imic.html. Shutdown WebSphere Application Server before applying the iFixes. Restart WebSphere Application Server after applying the iFixes. Directions to remove fix: The IBM Information Center can provide details, if needed, on the use of the Installation Manager to remove the iFixes. http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSDV2W_1.8.5/com.ibm.cic.agent.ui.doc/helpindex_imic.html. 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: