CVE-2016-0314 in Jazz Reporting Service
Summary
by MITRE
The Report Builder and Data Collection Component (DCC) in IBM Jazz Reporting Service (JRS) 5.x before 5.0.2 ifix016 and 6.x before 6.0.1 ifix005 allow remote authenticated users to conduct clickjacking attacks via unspecified vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/18/2019
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2016-0314 affects IBM Jazz Reporting Service (JRS) versions 5.x before 5.0.2 ifix016 and 6.x before 6.0.1 ifix005, specifically within the Report Builder and Data Collection Component (DCC) functionality. This issue represents a significant security weakness that enables remote authenticated attackers to execute clickjacking attacks against unsuspecting users. The vulnerability stems from inadequate protection mechanisms within the web interface components that fail to properly validate or sanitize user interactions, creating an attack surface where malicious actors can manipulate user actions through deceptive interface elements.
Clickjacking attacks exploit the fundamental trust users place in web applications by overlaying invisible or deceptive elements on top of legitimate interface components. In the context of IBM JRS, this vulnerability allows attackers to craft malicious web pages that appear to be legitimate reporting interfaces while secretly manipulating user interactions. The authenticated nature of the attack means that users must already have valid credentials and access permissions within the system, but the vulnerability enables attackers to leverage this access for more sophisticated malicious activities beyond simple unauthorized access. This type of attack falls under the CWE-352 category of Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) and specifically relates to the broader class of user interface interaction manipulation techniques.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft or unauthorized access, as it can enable attackers to perform actions within the reporting system that they would not normally be authorized to execute. This includes potentially manipulating report configurations, accessing sensitive data through deceptive interfaces, or even executing administrative functions if the authenticated user has elevated privileges. The attack vector leverages the trust relationship between the user and the application, making detection and prevention particularly challenging since legitimate user interactions appear normal from the system's perspective. The vulnerability is particularly concerning in enterprise environments where JRS is used for critical business reporting and data analysis, as it could enable data manipulation or unauthorized access to sensitive business intelligence.
Organizations should immediately apply the vendor-provided hotfixes and patches for both the 5.x and 6.x versions of IBM Jazz Reporting Service to address this vulnerability. The security controls should include implementing proper content security policies that prevent the embedding of the reporting interface in external frames or iframes, which directly mitigates clickjacking attack vectors. Additionally, organizations should consider implementing user interface security measures such as X-Frame-Options headers and frame-busting JavaScript techniques to prevent the application from being embedded in malicious contexts. The remediation approach aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.001 for command and script injection, as attackers could potentially leverage this vulnerability to execute unauthorized commands through manipulated interface interactions. Regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to ensure that similar vulnerabilities are not present in other components of the reporting infrastructure.