IBM Security Notice Regarding Two IBM Code Signing Certificates

Two IBM Code Signing Certificates Are Being Revoked

IBM recently has identified malware which appears to have been signed by one of two IBM code signing certificates, one for signing Java code (which already is expired) and the other for signing code to run on Windows systems. IBM is revoking these certificates today, October 14, 2016. Updates for products which may have been using these certificates will be published as soon as they are available. To IBM’s knowledge, this malware has not been distributed with any IBM software.

Product Impact

Some IBM software products will be impacted by the revocation of these two code signing certificates. The product list can be found in the table below.  The revocation of these certificates does not pose a security risk to users.  However, there may be potential impact to the usability of the products; in certain situations, some products may fail to run or warn the user that the certificates used to sign the products are no longer valid.

Next Steps

Updates for products which may have been using these certificates will be published as soon as they are available.  Refer to the table below for the location where product updates will be made available. Other than installing these updates, which should address any usability issues, no additional actions are required.  If you have any questions about how to update these products, visit the IBM Support Portal.

 

ProductLocation Where Product Update Will Be Made Available
IBM WebSphere Application Server V9 (Only Windows products impacted)Refer to the following link for further instructions: http://ift.tt/2eC0wEn
IBM Installation Manager (Only Windows products impacted)Flash Service Bulletin Website
IBM Rational Synergy for Rational Team Concert InterfaceFix Central
IBM Rational Synergy for Eclipse InterfaceFix Central
IBM Rational ChangeFix Central
IBM Security AppScan EnterpriseFix Central
IBM InfoSphere Change Data CaptureFix Central
Rational System Architect (includes IBM Rational System Architect XT)Contact architect.support@unicomsi.com for more information.
Rational Functional TesterFix Central
IBM Rational Test WorkbenchFix Central
IBM Software Development Toolkit for Linux on PowerPassport Advantage
IBM Rational DOORS Next GenerationRefer to the following link for further instructions: http://ift.tt/2e53I8N
IBM Rational Team ConcertRefer to the following link for further instructions: http://ift.tt/2e53I8N
IBM Rational Host On-Demand (HOD)Passport Advantage
IBM Security AppScan SourceFix Central
IBM Security AppScan StandardFix Central
IBM System z CHPID Mapping ToolResource Link
IBM Rational Integration TesterFix Central
IBM Rational RobotFix Central
IBM Integration BusFix Central

 



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