IBM InfoSphere Information Server up to 8.7 untrusted search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in IBM InfoSphere Information Server up to 8.7. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. Executing a manipulation can lead to untrusted search path. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2012-0204. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in IBM InfoSphere Information Server up to 8.7 (Reporting Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a untrusted search path vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-426. The product searches for critical resources using an externally-supplied search path that can point to resources that are not under the product's direct control. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Untrusted search path vulnerability in InfoSphere Import Export Manager 8.1 through 9.1 in InfoSphere Information Server MetaBrokers & Bridges (MBB) in IBM InfoSphere Information Server 8.1, 8.5 before FP3, 8.7, and 9.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory.

The weakness was published 01/31/2013 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at xforce.iss.net. This vulnerability was named CVE-2012-0204 since 12/14/2011. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1574.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (73255) and Secunia (SA52020†). Similar entries are available at VDB-63468, VDB-63467, VDB-63466 and VDB-63465. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Untrusted search path
CWE: CWE-426
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Status: Unproven

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Timelineinfo

12/14/2011 🔍
01/31/2013 +414 days 🔍
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03/24/2015 +782 days 🔍
02/09/2018 +1053 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: xforce.iss.net
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-0204 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-0204
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-63460
X-Force: 73255 - IBM InfoSphere Information Server Import Export Manager DLL command execution
Secunia: 52020

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/24/2015 12:22
Updated: 02/09/2018 14:00
Changes: 03/24/2015 12:22 (52), 02/09/2018 14:00 (1)
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