CVE-2011-3123: High severity IBM InfoSphere DataStage vulnerability

Published Aug 10, 2011
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Updated

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 8.5 and 8.5.0.1 on Unix and Linux, as used in IBM InfoSphere DataStage 8.5 and 8.5.0.1 and other products, uses weak permissions for unspecified files, which allows local users to gain privileges via unknown vectors.

Affected Software

5 affected components
IBM InfoSphere DataStage=8.5
IBM InfoSphere DataStage=8.5.0.1
IBM InfoSphere Information Server=8.5
IBM InfoSphere Information Server=8.5.0.1
Linux Linux kernel

Event History

Aug 10, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
08:55 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-3123?

CVE-2011-3123 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for local privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-3123?

To fix CVE-2011-3123, update to IBM InfoSphere Information Server or DataStage version 8.5.0.2 or later, which addresses the weak permissions issue.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2011-3123?

CVE-2011-3123 affects users of IBM InfoSphere Information Server and DataStage versions 8.5 and 8.5.0.1 on Unix and Linux platforms.

4

Can CVE-2011-3123 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2011-3123 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the affected systems.

5

What products are linked to CVE-2011-3123?

CVE-2011-3123 is linked to IBM InfoSphere DataStage and IBM InfoSphere Information Server, specifically versions 8.5 and 8.5.0.1.

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