Fix (APAR):  PH33228

Status:  Fix

Release:  8.5.5.19

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

Supersedes Fixes:  

CMVC Defect:  xxxxxx

Byte size of APAR:  303037

Date: 2021-02-12

Abstract:  XML External Entity (XXE) Injection vulnerability in WebSphere Application Server (CVE-2021-20353 CVSS 8.2)

Description/symptom of problem:  
PH33228 resolves the following problem:

ERROR DESCRIPTION:
XML External Entity (XXE) Injection vulnerability in WebSphere Application Server (CVE-2021-20353) 

LOCAL FIX:
                                                                

PROBLEM SUMMARY:
XML External Entity (XXE) Injection vulnerability in WebSphere Application Server (CVE-2021-20353)

PROBLEM CONCLUSION:



Directions to apply fix:  
Fix applies to Editions:
Release 8.5
_x_ Application Server (Express or BASE)
_x_ Network Deployment (ND)
__ Liberty Core
__ Edge Components
_x_ 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 Certain iFixes may require a newer version of the Installation Manager and the Installation Manager will inform you during the installation process if a newer version is required.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: