CVE-2012-5938

High

Description

The installation process in IBM InfoSphere Information Server 8.1, 8.5, 8.7, and 9.1 on UNIX and Linux sets incorrect permissions and ownerships for unspecified files, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions via standard filesystem operations.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.2
Exploit probability—
ProductIbm Infosphere Information Server
PublishedMar 20, 2013
First seenMar 20, 2013

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
ibm infosphere_information_server8.1, 8.5, 8.7, 9.1—

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