CVE-2012-0204: Critical severity ibm infosphere information server vulnerability

Published Jan 31, 2013
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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.

Affected Software

13 affected components
IBM InfoSphere Import Export Manager=8.1
IBM InfoSphere Import Export Manager=8.1.1
IBM InfoSphere Import Export Manager=8.1.2
IBM InfoSphere Import Export Manager=8.5
IBM InfoSphere Import Export Manager=8.7
IBM InfoSphere Import Export Manager=9.1
IBM InfoSphere Information Server=8.1
IBM InfoSphere Information Server=8.5
IBM InfoSphere Information Server=8.5.0.1
IBM InfoSphere Information Server=8.5.0.2
IBM InfoSphere Information Server=8.7
IBM InfoSphere Information Server=9.1
IBM Infosphere Information Server Metabrokers \& Bridges

Event History

Jan 31, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-0204?

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

2

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.

3

What causes CVE-2012-0204?

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

4

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.

5

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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