Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-0204

First published: Thu Jan 31 2013(Updated: )

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.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM InfoSphere Information Server=8.1
IBM InfoSphere Information Server=8.1.1
IBM InfoSphere Information Server=8.1.2
IBM InfoSphere Information Server=8.5
IBM InfoSphere Information Server=8.7
IBM InfoSphere Information Server=9.1
SAP Information Steward=8.1
SAP Information Steward=8.5
SAP Information Steward=8.5.0.1
SAP Information Steward=8.5.0.2
SAP Information Steward=8.7
SAP Information Steward=9.1
IBM InfoSphere Information Server MetaBrokers & Bridges

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-0204?

    CVE-2012-0204 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-0204?

    To fix CVE-2012-0204, upgrade to the patched versions of IBM InfoSphere Import Export Manager and Information Server as provided by IBM.

  • What causes CVE-2012-0204?

    CVE-2012-0204 is caused by an untrusted search path vulnerability allowing privilege escalation via a Trojan horse DLL.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-0204?

    CVE-2012-0204 affects IBM InfoSphere Import Export Manager versions 8.1 through 9.1 prior to FP3, among others.

  • Who is impacted by CVE-2012-0204?

    Local users of the affected versions of IBM InfoSphere Import Export Manager and Information Server may be impacted by CVE-2012-0204.

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