Fix (APAR):  PH34711

Status:  Fix

Release:  8.5.5.17,8.5.5.16,8.5.5.15,8.5.5.14,8.5.5.13,8.5.5.12,8.5.5.11,8.5.5.10,8.5.5.9,8.5.5.8,8.5.5.7,8.5.5.6,8.5.5.5

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

Supersedes Fixes:  

CMVC Defect:  xxxxxx

Byte size of APAR:  323574

Date: 2021-04-14

Abstract:  Vulnerability in Apache MyFaces affects WebSphere Application Server (CVE-2021-26296 CVSS 8.8)

Description/symptom of problem:  


PH34711 resolves the following problem:

ERROR DESCRIPTION:
Vulnerability in Apache MyFaces affects WebSphere Application Server (CVE-2021-26296 CVSS 8.8)

LOCAL FIX: 
None 

PROBLEM SUMMARY:
Vulnerability in Apache MyFaces affects WebSphere Application Server (CVE-2021-26296 CVSS 8.8)

PROBLEM CONCLUSION:
Vulnerability in Apache MyFaces affects WebSphere Application Server (CVE-2021-26296 CVSS 8.8)

The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion
in fix packs 8.5.5.20, 9.0.5.8, and Liberty 21.0.0.4.






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 Certain iFixes may require a newer version of the Installation Manager and the Installation Manager will inform you during the installation process if a newer version is required.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