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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in IBM InfoSphere Information Server up to 9.1. Impacted is an unknown function of the component File Permission Handler. This manipulation causes access control. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2012-5938. No exploit is available. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM InfoSphere Information Server up to 9.1 (Reporting Software). It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the component File Permission Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-264. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The weakness was published 03/15/2013 as 1628844 as confirmed bulletin (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at www-01.ibm.com. The public release has been coordinated with IBM. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2012-5938 since 11/21/2012. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (80493), SecurityFocus (BID 58544†), OSVDB (91461†) and Secunia (SA52709†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

• Reporting Software

Vendor

• IBM

Name

• InfoSphere Information Server

Version

• 9.0
• 9.1

License

• commercial

Website

• Vendor: https://www.ibm.com/

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

VulDB Base Score: 8.4
VulDB Temp Score: 7.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Unproven

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

11/21/2012 🔍
03/15/2013 +114 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: 1628844
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-5938 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-5938
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-8035
X-Force: 80493 - IBM InfoSphere Information Server file permissions privilege escalation, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 58544 - IBM InfoSphere Information Server CVE-2012-5938 Insecure File Permissions Vulnerability
Secunia: 52709 - IBM InfoSphere Information Server Insecure File Permissions Security Issue, Less Critical
OSVDB: 91461

Entryinfo

Created: 03/20/2013 14:44
Updated: 03/23/2019 20:48
Changes: 03/20/2013 14:44 (67), 03/23/2019 20:48 (1)
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