FKIE_CVE-2012-5938

Vulnerability from fkie_nvd - Published: 2013-03-20 14:55 - Updated: 2026-06-16 23:47
Severity
Summary
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.
References
psirt@us.ibm.comhttp://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21628844
psirt@us.ibm.comhttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/80493
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21628844
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/80493
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
ibm infosphere_information_server 8.1
ibm infosphere_information_server 8.5
ibm infosphere_information_server 8.7
ibm infosphere_information_server 9.1
conectiva linux *
novell unixware *
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