VDB-93789 · CVE-2016-5991 · BID 94515

IBM Sterling Connect up to 4.5.00/4.5.01/4.6.0.6 iFix008/4.7.0.3 on Windows access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in IBM Sterling Connect up to 4.5.00/4.5.01/4.6.0.6 iFix008/4.7.0.3 on Windows and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code. Performing a manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2016-5991. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in IBM Sterling Connect up to 4.5.00/4.5.01/4.6.0.6 iFix008/4.7.0.3 on Windows (Business Process Management Software). This affects an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-264. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

IBM Sterling Connect:Direct 4.5.00, 4.5.01, 4.6.0 before 4.6.0.6 iFix008, and 4.7.0 before 4.7.0.4 on Windows allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

The weakness was shared 11/25/2016 (Website). The advisory is shared at www-01.ibm.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-5991 since 06/29/2016. An attack has to be approached locally. A authentication is necessary for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 94515†). The entry VDB-93790 is related to this item. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.5
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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

06/29/2016 🔍
09/15/2016 +78 days 🔍
11/24/2016 +70 days 🔍
11/25/2016 +1 days 🔍
11/25/2016 +0 days 🔍
06/09/2019 +926 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: www-01.ibm.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-5991 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-5991
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-93789
SecurityFocus: 94515 - IBM Sterling Connect:Direct CVE-2016-5991 Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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Created: 11/25/2016 08:42
Updated: 06/09/2019 08:00
Changes: 11/25/2016 08:42 (52), 06/09/2019 08:00 (12)
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Cache ID: 216:60D:103

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